Rocket League will remove its paid, randomized loot crates in favor of a system that will tell players what they’re purchasing before they buy. Developer Psyonix announced the news today and described it as a similar change to that made in Epic’s Fortnite.
“We are dedicated to creating the best possible experience for our players all over the world,” the developer said. Information on when the change will take place is still to come. Players will still be able to buy Rocket Pass Premium, DLC Cars, and e-sports shop items directly when the new system kicks into effect.
Epic’s decision falls in line with an industry-wide movement to become more transparent when it comes to consumer purchases. On Wednesday, August 7, the Entertainment Software Association held a forum on loot boxes in video games where the three major console manufactures committed to requiring publishers to disclose the rarity of items contained in loot boxes. In addition, our site 5mmo.com has a large quantity of safe Rocket League Items For Sale.
The loot box controversy has also recently caught the attention of lawmakers, a fact that Rogers said will likely keep the industry on its toes, even if it doesn’t abandon the practice entirely. “Even with these efforts, many lawmakers, regulators, and parents will likely still continue to compare loot boxes to gambling,” he said. “Major games like Hearthstone and FIFA still rely on the sale of random items and aren’t about to get rid of loot boxes anytime soon.
While the gaming community stands divided on the outlook about microtransactions, loot boxes are something a majority have been vocal about. While the governments in various countries have also been pretty vocal about loot boxes in general, Epic Games voluntarily dropping loot boxes is something that is praiseworthy. That being said, the community has been vocal about the pricing of the items in the store. They are a tad on the higher side, causing outrage by the community. Psyonix was quick to address the issue and eventually listened to the feedback by the fans by reducing the prices of the items.
