Great news: you can bonk in Dragon's Dogma 2. That's at least according to the ESRB age rating of the game, which says that Dragon's Dogma 2 is suited for players aged 17 and up.
12.02.2024 - 15:21 / gamerant.com / Battlestate Games / Jos
Escape From Tarkov will offer players the opportunity to purchase additional «stash lines» to expand their in-game inventory capabilities. This upcoming addition to Escape From Tarkov was announced by Battlestate Games in its patch notes for the 0.14.1.0 update, signaling what seems to be the introduction of its first-ever microtransactions.
Escape From Tarkov is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter set in the fictional Norvinsk region of northwestern Russia, developed by Battlestate Games. Players engage in matches known as «raids,» where they confront others from two private military companies battling for loot and survival. Players navigate maps, aiming to reach Escape From Tarkov’s different extraction points while encountering both human and AI opponents. Death results in the loss of all loot and equipment brought into the raid, although insured items may be recovered. The game emphasizes realism and hardcore gameplay, with minimal HUD and strategic decision-making throughout each intense raid.
First spotted by Insider Gaming, in the latest patch notes for the 0.14.1.0 update of Escape From Tarkov, Battlestate Games reveals its intention to introduce microtransactions for the first time. The update will allow players to purchase extra «stash lines» to expand their in-game inventory capabilities. Furthermore, players will have the option to acquire access to the practice co-op mode through purchases on the official Escape from Tarkov website. These purchases will be available for all editions of the game, with Edge of Darkness edition owners already having access to the practice co-op mode by default.
Several critical fixes have also been implemented in the 0.14.1.0 update to enhance gameplay stability and immersion. Among the most notable improvements are adjustments to the visuals and geometry of Ground Zero and Streets of Tarkov, rectifying issues with aiming line shifting and camera sway when firing from stationary weapons. Additionally, problematic mechanics such as vaulting bugs, damage inconsistencies from snipers while inside the BTR, and erroneous player animations have been addressed.
There is some controversy surrounding microtransactions in video games due to their potential to create a pay-to-win environment, where players can gain advantages by spending real money on in-game items or enhancements, leading to imbalance and frustration among players. This can eventually also result in players spending less on games and more on microtransactions.
The addition of microtransactions marks a significant development inEscape From Tarkov's plans for 2024. While some players may welcome the opportunity to enhance their inventory space and access additional game modes, others may express
Great news: you can bonk in Dragon's Dogma 2. That's at least according to the ESRB age rating of the game, which says that Dragon's Dogma 2 is suited for players aged 17 and up.
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