LEGO 2K Drive was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this week and if you were wondering if there would be an option to spend money on the game, yes – there will be.
A 2K representative told wccftech that there will be “real money” in the game. While players earn “Brickbux” from regular gameplay, there will also be coins that can be purchased with real currency. 2K says there will be safety measures in place so parents have the final say:
“Lego 2K Drive features an in-game store, Unkie’s Emporium, where players can purchase optional items including new vehicles, minifigures and more. There are two types of items in the store, those that can be purchased using Brickbux earned through gameplay, or those that can be purchased using coins obtained by purchasing real currency. Safety and responsibility were top priorities for us when we created the Lego 2K Drive. To ensure that parents can make the right decisions for their children, a player must create a 2K account to purchase. If the player is a minor, his account must be verified by an adult, who then has the option of blocking in-game money purchases.”
Along with real money, the game’s press release also confirms LEGO 2K Drive as a “live service game.” It will include its own “Drive Pass” and seasonal updates as part of that. You can learn more about this upcoming release in our own hands: