The Division might have microtransactions

[Ewan]

"What we're looking at, and this is still being developed, but what we're looking at is...we want to have a fair trade, fair transactions. So we want to offer gamers things that they actually feel have value to them. As long as they do that, and you're open with it and up front with 'this is the cost, this is what you get' then I think you can have any type of transaction in the game. What frightens me is manipulative trading, where you pretend that it's a free experience when in fact you're not being truthful because you don't intend it to be free. You're only saying that to draw people in. Your intention is to make people pay. And that's where I think there's an ethical problem with free-to-play games. Charging for content in itself is fair; I don't have any problem with that. So what we're looking at is we don't want to have pay-to-win, but we are definitely looking at things where you can gain time or comfort. Bag slots would be a thing that if you really want to have everything in your bag all of the equipment at all times. Maybe it's not practical, but it doesn't really give you an advantage over other gamers. Some things require time in the game and some people don't want to invest time; they want the shortcut. So we're looking at those types of trades."

 

 

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-dev-talks-delay-microtransactions-and-why-it-s-current-gen-only/1100-6420684/

 

Why are microtransactions even a thing :'(

[kuddlesworth9419]

Just keep digging Ubisoft, just keep digging.

[Oshino Shinobu]

[Morpheus]

well i'm pretty much done with ubisoft at this point

[bob345]

So now I have to guess what the bad news about ubisoft will be tomorow.

[Xorbot]

$4.99 - PC Shaders Pack 1

$4.99 - PC Shaders Pack 2

...

$4.99 - PC Shaders Pack 1024

[Destin]

In other news, Ubisoft has been named "The Best at Making Bad Decisions."

[Misanthrope]

[Helikaon]

Oh ffs really?

Ruining a highly anticipated game. Go FU.

[Scionyde]

Apparently I'm completely clueless, because I only found out just now that The Division is supposed to be some kind of MMO? (http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/25/the-division-%E2%80%93-xbox-one-and-ps4-go-mmo-or-schmemmo/ )

 

Anyway, I'm theoretically fine with microtransactions if they're only cosmetic, but the number of games that have done fair microtransactions can probably be counted on one hand. 

[The_Strict_Nein]

So, who's feeling Ubisoft for worst company in America this year?

[Notional]

The Division is an open world semi mmo kinda game. It is HUGE, so it does not surprise me. Hopefully it won't be something major.

[brownninja97]

 

Ubisofts new CEO

[gill2k]

As long as they don't charge for bullets that you need... although that'd be the final step for them to take their throne as the new EA.

 

I'm all for microtransactions as long as it's cosmetic or items that don't "break" the game (ie: "pay-to-win").

[Inkz]

Can someone please make a gif of Linus for the just keep digging Ubisoft from the stream, I do not know how.

[StingBull]

I expect Ubisoft to personally punch everyone who buys their game after this point.

[canadianultra]

 I was excited for this game, but after the last few days that is not true

[deviant88]

Guys i need more popcorn and beer for this ) ive never laughed so much reading tech news ever... not even EA is this hilarious.

[Askew]

 

Ubisofts new CEO

 

Ubisoft PR dept

[ACatWithThumbs]

Ubisoft can pretty much stop making PC ports soon because nobody is going to buy their games anymore.

 

[colonel_mortis]

[dragosudeki]

Microtransaction! Pay to enable the graphics enhancements that are disabled on PC! Ubisoft thinks gamers are truly looking forward to disappointment.

[Poohy14]

I dont think I will buy anymore Ubisoft games now but thats really the only company I bought from but not anymore, you done f*cked up now

[DaRk0]

It might have downgraded graphics as well.

[TopWargamer]

Hooray, another reason for me not to play another Ubisoft game. Not a fan of any of their games, nor am I fan of their practices. None of their games are worth even pirating in my opinion.