Gears of War 4 Has Microtransactions for Cosmetic Items, All Optional

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Video game developer The Coalition and publisher Microsoft are ready to confirm that they are planning to feature microtransactions in the coming Gears of War 4, allowing players to use them to get access to a range of cosmetic items that are optional and are not required for progress in any mode.

Rod Fergusson, the leader of the team, tells Gamespot that the items have no effect on gameplay and that the plan is to make them interesting to the most dedicated fans of the franchise and the new characters.

The game maker adds, "I feel like that paradigm of cards is really clear to understand for collectibles, like the ability to collect things. We had weapon skins and character skins, so that idea of collecting cards is just easily understood. It felt like it added some engagement regarding its not the, 'Oh, I like Tiger Stripe. I bought Tiger Stripe. I'm done. I don't need to engage with that system anymore. There's no need for me to hang around'."

The option to pick up weapon skins for real world money was included in both the new Ultimate Edition remake for the series and in Gears of War 3.

Apparently, all the card packs offered in the official store can also be obtained by playing the shooter and by performing well in multiplayer.

Gears of War 4 will focus on JD Fenix

Other than cards, The Coalition has offered almost no details about the structure of the multiplayer in the Xbox One version of the shooter.

We know that the company aims to keep the core third-person shooter with cover elements structure and to introduce some other elements that gamers will have to take into account during engagements, including the speed and direction of the wind.

The single-player story of Gears of War 4 will center on the son of Marcus Fenix, who is investigating a string of weird occurrences alongside two friends while working outside the areas controlled by the government.

The entire narrative will take place during a 24-hour period and will involve the introduction of a horrific new threat called The Swarm.

Gears of War 4 will be launched on October 11 only on the Xbox One, and gamers can take part in a beta for the title starting on April 18, if they played the Ultimate Edition of Gears and one week later for all other interested fans.