Ubisoft is embracing the “year of the loot box” and will integrate this into its upcoming Assassin’s Creed game set in ancient Egypt. Although these can seemingly only be purchased with in-game currency, it remains to be seen if the developer will allow the player to buy more of these using its own virtual currency called “Helix Credits.” Prior games have featured these credits prevalently, and in some cases, have even aided in walling off specific gear, forcing the player to spend additional money to gain access to them.



Lately, a fierce debate has erupted online over the dreaded loot box that can be found in many high-profile games, including the recent Forza Motorsport 7, which allows the player to purchase a “crate” that contains random items, much like how a lottery works. However, not all of these are innocent, with Middle-earth: Shadow of War allowing the player to throw real-world money into the mix to “make the game easier.”

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