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Microtransactions are not acceptable in full retail single player games. I don't care if it's only cosmetics. If i pay 60 bucks for it, i better get the whole damn thing. Looking at you, Diablo 4.
Further, I'm convinced the term "microtransaction" was introduced by corporations cynically and insidiously knowing full well they would ramp the price up over time deluding the meaning of the term.
I hate the "it's only cosmetics" argument, for many gamers (myself included) unlocking new cosmetics is like half the fun, especially in MMOs. Hypothetically speaking I'd rather have them sell power boosts than cosmetics sometimes, I don't care about your competitive seasonal resets and HC grinding in d4, I just want bling.
Agree 100%. I'd honestly argue there shouldn't be microtransactions in any single-player game, unless it is free.
I miss the days when you unlocked cosmetics, etc. by actually playing the game and doing achievements rather than needing to buy them through "micro"transactions.