Mafia: The Old Country Rating Teases Microtransactions For Single-Player Game

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Cosmetics And Other Purchases Might Be Coming To Mafia!

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  • ESRB has revealed “in-game purchases” for Mafia: The Old Country.
  • Since this term is typically associated with microtransactions, the game could include cosmetics and other small purchases.
  • Hangar 13 is set to share more details regarding the title on May 8.

Mafia: The Old Country officially arrives in August, leaving just a few months before the fans can jump into the series’ latest iteration. Hangar 13 has also announced a new gameplay reveal for May 8, creating a lot of excitement among the fans.

As fans continue to show enthusiasm for Mafia’s return, more and more details about the title are popping up. However, one particular detail has left some fans concerned, with an ESRB rating pointing to the inclusion of potential microtransactions in the game.

Why it matters: Fans and developers typically like to speak out against this ever-growing trend in the industry since microtransactions are practically everywhere these days.

Mafia: The Old Country ESRB
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As per the game’s official ESRB page, blood and gore, violence, and other elements are present in Mafia: The Old Country. However, ESRB also states that the title features “in-game purchases.

This particular statement is most commonly associated with microtransactions, implying Hangar 13 has included them in the title. Although microtransactions are typically included in live-service releases, titles like Assassin’s Creed highlight how they can fit in single-player environments.

Perhaps Mafia: The Old Country will include cosmetics or buyable upgrades as part of the gameplay loop. It is also possible that Hangar 13 has planned purchasable DLC instead of microtransactions to earn this tag from ESRB.

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Mafia Is Returning With Stunning Visuals And Gameplay

Although fans may be disappointed by this news, Mafia: The Old Country’s nearing release means that more details are right around the corner. Therefore, Hangar 13 should be able to confirm whether microtransactions will be part of the gameplay experience very soon.

What are your thoughts on the existence of in-game purchases in single-player titles? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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