Helldivers 2 Strikes Balance with Optional Cosmetic Battle Pass, Avoids Pay-to-Win Pitfalls
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Helldivers 2 creative director says games have to "earn" the right to have microtransactions, which is why its purchasable revolver is not very good.
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The $10 premium battle pass in Helldivers 2 is mostly cosmetics, with 4 guns - a pistol, assault rifle, shotgun, and explosive weapon.
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The premium pistol is not very powerful and there are similar free guns, so the pass is not pay-to-win.
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Arrowhead pledges to never force microtransactions on players - you have to "earn the right" to monetize.
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Helldivers 2 is being praised for avoiding intrusive microtransactions common in live service games.