This indie dev is removing all microtransactions after noting that 'player sentiment is trending against' them

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This indie dev is removing all microtransactions after noting that 'player sentiment is trending against' them
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Indie RPG Inkbound has pledged to remove its battle pass and all microtransactions by the end of October.

"It’s our goal to create games we can invest into and update beyond release. As developers we enjoy expanding our games over time, combining our creativity with community feedback to add new content and fun," the team explained when setting out its rationale, as spotted by our friends at "However, it's clear that industry and player sentiment is trending against the presence of these features," the statement continues."For that reason, we are removing in-game monetisation completely. Content from the existing Leveling Passes will be turned into cosmetic-only optional 'supporter pack' DLCs sold on Steam. The rest of the cosmetic content will continue to be available in-game and earned via playing.

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