Gamers Win! Gamers Win!

Posted by Bret on 03/17/18 at 10:16 AM Category: Battlefront II

CNBC reports that EA will definitely not be returning to the "pay to win" microtransactions model in Battlefront II. They will be continuing to update the gameplay and progression features:

Today, we're happy to announce that the Star Wars Battlefront II Progression update, which includes a complete re-design of the in-game progression system, will begin rolling out on March 21st.

And an EA spokesperson confirmed:

the changes to the game are permanent and there will be no paid micro-transactions for loot boxes going forward.

EA did say that players will be able to purchase cosmetic updates for playable characters, which runs counter to previous statements that things like a pink Vader costume went against Disney canon. Apparently EA resolved this particular issue.

Gamers should rejoice, as this may represent a seminal event in the microtransactions war. Hooray for Nerds everywhere! The money gamers save can now be redirected to buy 2300 more Sail Barges!