Microtransactions confirmed for Gran Turismo 6

According to this IGN article, microtransactions will be included in Gran Turismo 6. This is just the beginning of this generation. Will this become the norm for this generation?

There's also some confusion over whether these cars will be purchasable without spending real-world money. It seems like the option to throw some cash around is literally just to speed things up, though some fans have expressed concern over what this will do to the game's progression if you can purchase a charged-up supercar too early on.

No comment on if some cars will be available only through purchase or if you are able to unlock it via in-game accomplishments.

What does SW think?

Microtransactions and DLC have been normal in games for the past 4 or 5 years now.

Not surprised and won't help or hurt sales.

This and no one is putting a gun to your head to buy them.

Is this suppose to be shocking news?

Exactly on both counts.

I think microtransact is perfect for this type of game because many gamer not have time to grind for favorite car. I have no problem if this is for forza or most racing game too.

.50c to buy gas.

I don't see the problem as this is GT6 but Forza on the other hand...

I doubt they'll make more money on this than they will re-releasing GT6 later packed with $200 worth of DLC.

lol wow sheens sure accepted Microtransactions now that Sony is doing them in so many games, and pay for online multiplayer? now its a good thing.

Exactly what I was thinking. We have had cows calling Lems for everything because of Xbox Live, now they have to pay aswel, its ok. Now GT6 and microtransactions = lol!! Remember the cows when you could use microtransactions in Forza horizon?

Wow wait, when did microtransactions become normal in full Price titles ??

Bad in any game.

It's still not ok williambaker chump but it's managable since it's unlock progression and NOT extra cars taken out like the microtransaction cancer called Forza 5.

Hi pot, meet kettle

@Animal-Mother: Also doesn't mean you'll win the race, I'm sure plenty of racers won't buy the best cars and will still kick the spenders up the ass in a good race.

Like my sig says, lease some games and MP shouldn't be free anymore.

If the game still costs $60, then it's bullshit to charge microtransation on top of that, full price = guarantee full experience. There're games that're using this model before while charging full price, but most of them are SP-centric, unlike GT. So fvck them for trying to nickel and dime us.

I can only imagine the grind fest without spending any money on microtrasaction in this game; admit it, THEY WILL MAKE it so that you feel the urge to spend the money.

As long as they don't force you to use it then that is fine. They do it in GTA5 and i won't ever pay for it

I can see it now you get 1/2 around the track and a screen pops up- To finish the remainder of the track please insert credit card information.

As long as it doesn't stilt level progression it's all good. I see they finally pulled the trigger on this as they had planned to do it in GT 5. I wonder if there will be a Prologue. I'm not really happy with all of this microtransaction BS but as long as it's not a pay to win situation then it's a little more bearable.

This is Playstation's biggest franchise too (yes, a Driving Sim).

This is not going to end well, especially if it's going to be a Pay-to-Win model. =/

Micro transactions on top of a retail game have not. This is of course, down to console publishers.

But you defend them mate, see what else shit they can pull.

This is where Polophony Digital hit rock bottom, if GT5 failed to, this bollocks will.

Microtransaction for a fucking GT game?

Oh god, please no.

Someone end this fucking trend nao!

Console gamers will quite happily pay whatever "the man" orders them too. No limits son, no limits.

Which gen of platforms is GT6 coming out on? 7th.

Which is the generation which has just begun? 8th.

Will 'microtransactions' become the norm for this '8th' generation? How am I supposed to know that based on something happening to a 7th generation game?

I am >:)

This is exactly my thought process.

You dont have to buy them. I rarely buy DLC so it's not a big deal to me.

As long as the prices are affordable by the in game credits ... i am ok with it .

I wouldnt buy GT dlc on principal, ive always had a new GT game on the day of release since the very first and ive had some awesome racing between the various games over the years.

GT5 pissed me off though cause once again i was a day one buyer and no i dont buy dlc content but then sometime later down the line a new version of GT5 is released with ALL of the dlc added in for free whilst im still expected to pay for it via the ps store.