Ubisoft offers microtransactions for unlocking weapons or outfits in the campaign of the newly released Far Cry 5, but this is not as bad as it may sound.
The open-world spectacle Far Cry 5 has been available since March 27, 2018, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Prior to its release, Ubisoft assured that the included microtransactions are only meant to accelerate progress in the game. The offered items could also be unlocked by playing the game. And so far, they have been right with their announcement.
Ubisoft offers payment with in-game or premium currency
The premium currency in Far Cry 5 is silver bars, which can be found in small quantities around the game environment or purchased with real money in the shop. Those willing to pay can choose between silver bar packages ranging from €4.99 for 500 bars to €49.99 for over 5,000 bars.
If you don’t want to spend real money in the game, you don’t have to. Most available items are also offered in the in-game currency.
This currency can be earned quite well in the game: defeated enemies have money on them, it is hidden in bunkers, and can also be earned by selling animal hides. A money guarantee is the dog companion Boomer, who keeps finding ammunition or coins in the environment.
Moreover, the best weapons cannot simply be purchased in the shop from the start, but are unlocked through the story or specific objectives.
While you can buy weapons and other items from the merchants in the game using in-game currency, the premium shop is displayed in the main menu of Far Cry 5. There, you can only purchase vehicles, weapons, or clothing with silver bars. Either you save the silver bars found in the game for the items you really want, or you ignore these items.
These weapons only seem to be particularly painted or decorated and do not provide any advantages in the game.
So far, there seems to be no reason to raise alarm about the microtransactions in Far Cry 5. Should that change, we will report on it at Mein MMO.
