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- The Rainbow Six Siege director states that games will continue to pursue crossovers.
- This is largely due to the current demand for crossover skins and events.
- Games could also add an option to disable such skins in the future.
Microtransactions have slowly taken over the industry, and in today’s live-service era, the most popular type of microtransaction often involves cosmetic items.
Games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, and more sell various character skins for their players to use, but not everyone enjoys this part of these titles. According to a developer behind one of these games, however, this type of microtransaction is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Why it matters: Many players have spoken out against the practice of introducing crossovers and over-the-top skins in multiplayer live-service titles. They believe that these skins clash with the core themes of such games.
Speaking to PC Gamer, Alex Karpazis, the director of Rainbow Six Siege, discussed the numerous crossovers in Ubisoft’s popular first-person shooter.
He stated that players have shown an interest in all sorts of skins, so the team is dedicated to ensuring these demands are met. While demand for more grounded skins exists, many players are still interested in the over-the-top customization that has become the norm today.
The director’s statement suggests that the same is true of other teams that follow the same approach. This is exactly why crossovers like Call of Duty and Attack on Titan have become a reality in recent years, even if the combination sounds odd at first.
Alex Karpazis also implied that studios could offer an option to disable skins in the future. This is something the Rainbow Six Siege team has already considered, but there is no announcement to make at the moment.
When it comes to skins, there’s clearly a variety to what players want. Our goal is to provide as much variety as possible.
Fortnite is a prime example of a game featuring such crossovers today. As long as people continue to enjoy such crossovers, the gaming industry is unlikely to deviate from the trend.
Still, exceptions like Helldivers 2 exist even today, with Arrowhead Game Studios refusing to do crossovers with other IPs.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than three years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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