Resident Evil 4 Remake: Subsequent microtransactions cause displeasure

Two weeks after the original release, Capcom has delivered the Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake – and suddenly introduced microtransactions. This annoys a number of players!

As part of the newly released Mercenaries DLC, Capcom has suddenly also introduced microtransactions in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Players now have the opportunity to upgrade their weapons faster in Mercenaries mode for real-money purchases without having to complete side quests. And these paid upgrade tickets have certainly sparked debate and a lot of resentment among players.

First of all, Capcom’s choice of this model is not entirely unexpected, since the Mercenaries mode is offered free of charge for all Resident Evil 4 Remake players. This should keep you longer by having to defend yourself against hordes of enemies that are getting stronger. Gamers are annoyed that you can now use eleven different microtransactions in the form of a corresponding number of weapon upgrade tickets. They sometimes describe the model as “dirty”.

Stephanie Sterling is one of the prominent critics: “It’s scary to see people defending this shit. Microtransactions are inherently dirty. Unleashing this post-launch on players is even more so. There are no good microtransactions.”

While defenders of the model argue that the weapon upgrades aren’t a big deal and consequently not a big problem, others argue that the paid tickets can also give players unfair advantages in a round of Mercenaries mode for a better score. This makes it easier for players to climb the leaderboards.

To date, Capcom has not issued any statement on the whole issue. Ticket prices range from $2.99 ​​to a full package for $56.