UK PSN description of Sekiro mentions "In-game purchases optional" (Confirmed to be false)

[whiskas_fanatic]

From UK PSN pre-order page - https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0002-CUSA13801_00-SEKIROPRE0000001

Not only the game is more expensive that normal AAA releases, it also says "In-game purchases optional" in description.

Wtf? What kind of iaps can SP-only game have? Why should there be any at all? Are you ok with that?

For me it's literally deal breaker - I wanted to buy the game after seeing those gameplay videos, but if publisher is THAT greedy, thanks, I'll play something else.

P.s. Xbox and Steam pages have no information about iaps, could it be some kind of standart text that hasn't been removed from description on PSN?

Edit: Confirmed to be error, phew - https://www.resetera.com/threads/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-will-not-have-microtransactions.64756/

 

[Freezasaurus]

It's Activision. Of course it fucking has microtransactions.

 

[FiXalaS]

wait why is it more expensive than normal AAA releases?

is it $70?

 

[Derrick01]

and now we see the catch to Activision publishing it.

 

[Deleted member 864]

Oh great...

 

[Mechaplum]

Hmm actually I'm wondering if it'll be available on battlenet, if so I've got a bunch of credits doing nothing I can use.

On topic, perhaps they are referring to dlc expansions just like the old souls games?

 

[zsynqx]

Lol of course. Hopefully it's not too egregious

 

[Deleted member 46641]

Activision >:-(

Spoiler

Devil May Cry V wins

 

[Freezasaurus]

On topic, perhaps they are referring to dlc expansions just like the old souls games?

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That was my initial thought until I remembered this was Activision.

 

[ShortNasty]

Noping the fuck out then.

 

[Meatwad]

US PSN Store page says nothing about IAP, probably just standard text

 

[Steroyd]

It was published by Activision, it's inevitable there'd be an asterix somewhere.

 

[Bakercat]

If true no buy. I'm not supporting microtransactions.

 

[DeltaCanuckian]

Isn't "in-game purchases" the ESRB's new catch-all for any game that has DLC of any kind? Could be referring to an expansion down the road.

 

[Talal]

Let's wait for more info about this imo.

 

[KiLAM]

I would wait for confirmation. Hopefully just a mistake since it's only on UK store page.

 

[Benzychenz]

Sounds like a generic catch all phrase for anything that could have any form of DLC.

Let's wait and see a bit.

 

[100%TrophyMaster]

Good luck Activision , skeleton !

 

[Jawbreaker]

I'd wait for more details before blowing a gasket.

 

[forrest]

Shadows Die Thrice - $2.99

 

[Deleted member 3017]

I don't believe it. I predict the game will see a season pass and nothing more.

 

[kennyamr]

What if it's just decorative/cosmetic stuff.

"In-game purchases optional"
It could literally be anything. It's a bit silly to overreact this early.

 

[Res]

It might be better to wait for confirmation. As you mentioned, the text is absent on Xbox and steam pages

 

[Riversands]

Actually it is a good idea. You are given two lives for default, but if you die for the third time you are given a chance to use a "extra life" which can be bought from MT Shop

 

[AlexBasch]

Random flash sale in 2021 it is!

 

[KNECHT]

Activision:
- Takes ages to be on sale (on a good sale).
- Has microtransactions.

 

[KillLaCam]

Yeah I figured Activision would have stuck their fingers in the games development after seeing how much info the UI gives you. Hopefully it's just normal dlc but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Sento]

Shadows die infinitely.

 

[Kieli]

I mean, that's what happens when you publish with Activision. Still gonna get it though 'cuz FromSoft and Miyagodki.

 

[Brandon]

Not my type of game but that's disappointing.

 

[Saint-14]

Probably a mistake, I don't see how MTX would work in the game.

 

[Van Bur3n]

Gonna wait and see because nothing is actually confirmed.

 

[Philly Cheesesteak]

Lol The more I'm hearing about this game, the more I'm inclined to skip it altogether for From's next game.

 

[AuthenticM]

good lord I hope that's not true. From is better than this.

 

[Tahnit]

Omniopotent please set our mind at ease!

 

[kurahador]

What I was afraid of when Activision is the publisher.

 

[Gravity Insanity]

 

[TaleSpun]

It's Activision. Of course it fucking has microtransactions.

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Pretty much.

It's probably not even that big a deal (they're orobably power ups to make the game easier, instant money, etc), but with Activision publishing I just automatically expected some sort of bullshit. Destiny pretty much proved it really doesn't matter how good the studio or the game itself is. Greed is just the Activision way.

 

[jviggy43]

So no different weapons and armor unless you pay actual money for it. Cool. Lets hope this is just DLC.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

$2.99 to skip a boss.

 

[Fiddler]

Let's wait and see for now, i think this could also mean Dlc which is clear is gonna come anyway.

 

[KushalaDaora]

Wtf? What kind of iaps can SP-only game have? Why should there be any at all? Are you ok with that ?

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Do Persona 5's costume (and music) counts as microtransaction/IAP ?

 

[Reinhard]

Would be a deal breaker if it is anything other than cosmetic outfits.

 

[Becks']

I love Miyazaki and his work but nope I ain't buying if there are microtransactions (exception is cosmetics).

 

[ElBoxy]

Costume DLC.

 

[Interested Observer]

Costume DLC.

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If it's this then I really don't care.

 

[Tagg]

We're jumping the gun here. It doesn't say that in the Canada or USA store description.

 

[Seesaw15]

Is this like that embarrassing Dragon Ball FighterZ thread? Lots of non-existent pre-orders being cancelled.

 

[MattyG]

Costume DLC.

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Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's like a ¢99 skin or weapon or something from what I heard. Chill out, everyone.

 

[Minilla]

Monster Hunter World has micro transactions for costumes if you want . Maybe something like that?