State of Decay 2 Won't Have Micro-Transactions
We live in such an age of loot-boxes and in-game purchases now that a new game from a major publisher that doesn't include the concept of micro-transactions of any sort is hard to believe. If the title happens to be one of the most-anticipated upcoming releases then it is literally unbelievable for the players. Following Sony’s God of War taking such initiative, developer Undead Labs and publisher Microsoft Studios decided to do the same with State of Decay 2.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Release Date
Whereas micro-transactions and loot boxes are a ploy to pull more money from the consumers aside from the purchase price they already paid and every other studio is pretty fond of this practice, Undead Labs took a bold move by strictly standing on the opposite way of this road. Though we don't have a direct quote but studio head of developer, Jeff Strain assures that there won't be any micro-transactions in their game.
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Despite their initial stand against the industry trend, when it was revealed that the Standard Edition of State of Decay 2 will cost you only $29.99, fans started speculating what could be the reason for this considerably low cost and the studio had to re-assure them that they are sticking to their earlier decision about loot boxes. This theory comes from the fact that the original State of Decay had a loot box "Prepper's Pack" consists of a gun, a melee weapon and an SUV available for $0.99.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Collector’s Edition Announced
When one of Undead Labs’ live streams was overwhelmed with comments asking for their plan to compensate the low-cost, the developers had to come clean about it. Although micro-transactions and loot boxes are completely off the table for State of Decay 2, there will be some paid DLC contents just like every other games does for the players to enjoy. If you are wondering what about the cosmetic items, then probably that also falls into the same category.
RELATED: Assassin's Creed Origins Includes Loot Boxes
The developers do recognize that by making their game available on the market for only $29.99 was a huge risk but sinking into the infamous micro-transaction trend would be even worse for long-run. Apparently, they wanted to create a dedicated community for the game so that they all support the title and buys the upcoming expansions as well. Another reason that probably made them cautious was about the idea was the major loot box controversy of Star Wars Battlefront II from last year.
RELATED: Star Wars Battlefront II Micro-Transactions Outrage
Undead Labs and Microsoft Studios presents, State of Decay 2 will release on May 22, 2018 for PC and Xbox One. For getting your hands on exclusive items, you should place your pre-orders now. Monthly subscription of Xbox Game Pass will let you enjoy the game as well as other titles published by Microsoft from the library. Also, State of Decay 2 will be available for cross-platform play between PC and Xbox One with support from Xbox Play Anywhere program.
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| State of Decay 2 Won't Have Micro-Transactions |
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Release Date
Whereas micro-transactions and loot boxes are a ploy to pull more money from the consumers aside from the purchase price they already paid and every other studio is pretty fond of this practice, Undead Labs took a bold move by strictly standing on the opposite way of this road. Though we don't have a direct quote but studio head of developer, Jeff Strain assures that there won't be any micro-transactions in their game.
RELATED: Reddit Bashed EA Over Battlefront II Loot Boxes
Despite their initial stand against the industry trend, when it was revealed that the Standard Edition of State of Decay 2 will cost you only $29.99, fans started speculating what could be the reason for this considerably low cost and the studio had to re-assure them that they are sticking to their earlier decision about loot boxes. This theory comes from the fact that the original State of Decay had a loot box "Prepper's Pack" consists of a gun, a melee weapon and an SUV available for $0.99.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Collector’s Edition Announced
When one of Undead Labs’ live streams was overwhelmed with comments asking for their plan to compensate the low-cost, the developers had to come clean about it. Although micro-transactions and loot boxes are completely off the table for State of Decay 2, there will be some paid DLC contents just like every other games does for the players to enjoy. If you are wondering what about the cosmetic items, then probably that also falls into the same category.
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| State of Decay 2 Supports Xbox Play Anywhere |
RELATED: Assassin's Creed Origins Includes Loot Boxes
The developers do recognize that by making their game available on the market for only $29.99 was a huge risk but sinking into the infamous micro-transaction trend would be even worse for long-run. Apparently, they wanted to create a dedicated community for the game so that they all support the title and buys the upcoming expansions as well. Another reason that probably made them cautious was about the idea was the major loot box controversy of Star Wars Battlefront II from last year.
RELATED: Star Wars Battlefront II Micro-Transactions Outrage
Undead Labs and Microsoft Studios presents, State of Decay 2 will release on May 22, 2018 for PC and Xbox One. For getting your hands on exclusive items, you should place your pre-orders now. Monthly subscription of Xbox Game Pass will let you enjoy the game as well as other titles published by Microsoft from the library. Also, State of Decay 2 will be available for cross-platform play between PC and Xbox One with support from Xbox Play Anywhere program.
