Microtransactions & Live Services (but no Loot Boxes) in Anthem

I agree, I think the weapon dump is what removed my interest in the game.  if they implemented it differently such as having those effects on weapon mods instead of entirely new weapons I would probably kept playing.

I just want to note, I never put the comparison to lootboxes here, it was microtransactions and DLC.

SofaJockey, what's the final word on this? No lootboxes at launch and mtx is cosmetic only I think I saw in a summary. If so, suck it, haters!

But what about no lootboxes forever? And no pay2win forever? I still want to hear that.

Game Informer:

"Players can still use real money to purchase in-game items, but they are only cosmetic and don't impact the gameplay. Game director Jon Warner tells us: “We have a couple pillars that we stick to, and generosity to our players is number one on that list. Making sure you feel you got a great value for what you bought, and that you get everything you think you should get for that money. And then, as we continue to service this game and create more stuff for it, allow you the opportunity to buy cosmetic items and vanity items that you’re interested in. But no loot crates. No pay-to-win. Strictly cosmetic.”

“Forever?” we ask.

“Forever,” Warner says."

www.gameinformer.com/2018/06/09/anthems-microtransactions-are-cosmetic-only

www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bioware-casey-hudson-wants-anthem-133905517.html?.tsrc=fauxdal

Excerpt:

Under his leadership, BioWare is taking a measured approach to hot-button issues in the gaming world. EA announced that “Anthem” won’t feature gambling-style loot boxes or pay-to-win measures. Instead, any cosmetics for sale will be “what you see is what you get.” Hudson says that BioWare needed to play a role in determining how “Anthem” would be monetized.

“We were very involved. With anything like that, we need to take a viewpoint on things like that as a studio,” he says. “What we did was put together a group to figure out how ‘Anthem’ works. When challenged with the world of games that are live, you have to figure out from scratch quarterly if there’s a new, best business model. Other forms of media don’t really have this. If you’re making music or a movie, the distribution and business model doesn’t change as rapidly. We put together a group to figure out how ‘Anthem’ is going to work in this way. We brought a number of principles into it. When you buy the game, you have to feel like all the content you get with the game is more substantial than the full price you paid. We don’t want you to feel forced or compelled to buy anything else to get your full value. We want to make sure you stay immersed in the game. One thing that drives me nuts in any game is when I’m immersed in the experience and monetization concepts pop up. We do so much work, especially in the HD space, to immerse you and make you feel like you’re moving through a busy market or exploring the world. Those things can really pull you out of the experience.”

To clarify, Valve has been forced to disable "trading and steam marketplace transfers for CS:GO and DOTA2 items" because lootboxes do not contravene Netherland law if "in-game goods from the lootboxes are not transferable."