'Battlefield 1' is a World War I first-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts. (Photo : YouTube/Battlefield)
The first-person shooter game "Battlefield 1" was announced two weeks ago, and now the game has received many positive reviews from analysts. In fact, the teaser trailer has become the most viewed on YouTube. Latest information indicates that EA DICE is set to return microtransactions and map packs to "Battlefield 1."
EA CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed the comeback of the two detested features last week during an investor meeting. While the intention of bringing back microtransactions is clear, their composition remains unknown.
"In 'Battlefield 1,' you will see both macro-monetization-like maps and large-scale content-as well as micro-monetization opportunities," Wilson said in an interview with Edge Media. "These will be smaller increments of gameplay. Over time what you'll see from us is elements of gameplay that allow gamers to engage and expand their experience much the way people do with FIFA Ultimate Team today."
It is presumed that the microtransactions will come in form of Battlepacks. If this turns out to be true, it is relief to gamers that they will be game breaking and cause the first-person shooter to shift into a pay-to-win game.
The CEO added that when the company thinks about additional monetization in an experience, it is perceived in two dimensions. The first perspective is the ability to provide value to the player with regard to extended or improving their experience. The second thing is providing this value in a universe that gives gamers a choice.
EA's announcement leaves fans in a stalemate. It is true that players can make money in the microtransactions just like the case of Rockstar making over $500 million in "GTA Online" out of microtransactions, according to Gamespot. However, a comparison between "GTA Online" and "Battlefield 1" is likened to comparing apples and oranges, and players have experienced the damage they can cause in first-person shooters like "Call of Duty: Black Ops III."
For now, players can only hope that the microtransactions will not turn out as bad as what was seen in "Black Ops III." Wilson decided to make the remark to investors who care less about game balance, making it a testament. The bottom line is that it would have been better not to have microtransactions in the game.
"Battlefield 1" is scheduled to release on PS4, PC, and Xbox One in October. The game developer is set to unveil more information during the upcoming E3 2016 in June. Watch the clip below for further details.
