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'''Microtransactions''' are the purchase of in-game content | '''Microtransactions''' are the purchase of digital goods including cosmetic items, in-game content and premium account features. These digital goods are acquired by spending "points", a digital currency purchased with real world money. In [[Path of Exile]], the digital goods acquired through such purchases are sometimes also referred to as microtransactions themselves.<ref name="Usage of terminology" /><ref name="Usage of terminology 2" /> | ||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
[[Path of Exile]] is a free-to-play game that is supported monetarily through its microtransaction features. The policy of Grinding Gear Games regarding microtransactions is that they should not confer any significant advantage to the player. Microtransaction features are primarily cosmetic in nature or provide peripheral utility in the case of additional stash tabs and character slots. | [[Path of Exile]] is a free-to-play game that is supported monetarily through its microtransaction features. The policy of Grinding Gear Games regarding microtransactions is that they should not confer any significant advantage to the player. Microtransaction features are primarily cosmetic in nature or provide peripheral utility in the case of additional stash tabs and character slots. | ||
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Navigate to [http://www.pathofexile.com/ pathofexile.com] and activate the ''Shop'' link in the main menu. On the [[poe:purchase|Purchase]] page, a player can purchase Points for real money. A player can then browse the [[poe:shop|Shop]] and buy microtransaction features with Points. | Navigate to [http://www.pathofexile.com/ pathofexile.com] and activate the ''Shop'' link in the main menu. On the [[poe:purchase|Purchase]] page, a player can purchase Points for real money. A player can then browse the [[poe:shop|Shop]] and buy microtransaction features with Points. | ||
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The digital goods obtainable through microtransactions can be divided into the following categories: | |||
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==Version | ==Version history== | ||
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{{VersionHistoryRow|2.6.3}} | {{VersionHistoryRow|2.6.3}} | ||
* Redeployed the revamped the microtransaction system. | * Redeployed the revamped the microtransaction system. | ||
{{VersionHistoryRow|2.6.1}} | {{VersionHistoryRow|2.6.1}} | ||
* We have revamped Path of Exile's | * We have revamped Path of Exile's microtransaction system. | ||
* We have added a Cosmetics screen next to the Inventory. Rather than applying your effects directly to items, these effects now have their own slots. This allows you to swap your gear around as you level up without having to constantly reclaim and re-apply effects. | * We have added a Cosmetics screen next to the Inventory. Rather than applying your effects directly to items, these effects now have their own slots. This allows you to swap your gear around as you level up without having to constantly reclaim and re-apply effects. | ||
* Skills that can have microtransactions applied are shown in a list. You can click them to see which microtransactions apply to them. | * Skills that can have microtransactions applied are shown in a list. You can click them to see which microtransactions apply to them. | ||
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* Note: Under the new system, it's possible to delete a character without losing microtransactions. The warning for deleting characters with microtransactions has been removed, but the regular deletion warning is still there. It is now possible to delete characters with items affected by Skin Transfers. Also, because microtransaction effects are not directly bound to items, the warning that you get when selling an item to a vendor doesn't occur any more. We will look into ways to make vendoring items safer. | * Note: Under the new system, it's possible to delete a character without losing microtransactions. The warning for deleting characters with microtransactions has been removed, but the regular deletion warning is still there. It is now possible to delete characters with items affected by Skin Transfers. Also, because microtransaction effects are not directly bound to items, the warning that you get when selling an item to a vendor doesn't occur any more. We will look into ways to make vendoring items safer. | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Timeline of microtransactions]] | |||
* [[Supporter pack]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist|refs= | |||
<ref name="Usage of terminology">{{cite web | |||
| author = Natalia_GGG | |||
| date = July 1, 2019 | |||
| title = Glimmerwood Microtransactions are Now Available in Store | |||
| url = https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2573150 | |||
| publisher = Official Path of Exile Forums | |||
| accessdate = September 3, 2020 | |||
}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="Usage of terminology 2">{{cite web | |||
| author = Natalia_GGG | |||
| date = April 9, 2019 | |||
| title = 3.6.3c Patch Notes and the Darkprism Microtransactions | |||
| url = https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2485286 | |||
| publisher = Official Path of Exile Forums | |||
| accessdate = September 3, 2020 | |||
}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:Microtransactions| ]] | [[Category:Microtransactions| ]] |
Revision as of 19:45, 3 September 2020
Microtransactions are the purchase of digital goods including cosmetic items, in-game content and premium account features. These digital goods are acquired by spending "points", a digital currency purchased with real world money. In Path of Exile, the digital goods acquired through such purchases are sometimes also referred to as microtransactions themselves.[1][2]
Purpose
Path of Exile is a free-to-play game that is supported monetarily through its microtransaction features. The policy of Grinding Gear Games regarding microtransactions is that they should not confer any significant advantage to the player. Microtransaction features are primarily cosmetic in nature or provide peripheral utility in the case of additional stash tabs and character slots.
How to purchase
The features available through microtransaction purchases are not otherwise available through playing the game. They are also not necessary for completing any of the game content.
Navigate to pathofexile.com and activate the Shop link in the main menu. On the Purchase page, a player can purchase Points for real money. A player can then browse the Shop and buy microtransaction features with Points.
Digital goods
The digital goods obtainable through microtransactions can be divided into the following categories:
Account features
Additional stash tabs, the ability to customise them, and extra character-slots for collectors. | |
Alternate skill effects
Re-skins to various skills, such as replacing Skeletons with Statues. | |
Character effects
Replacements to standard character effects, such as portals. | |
Item effects
Extra glow or attachments on equipment. | |
Item skins
Alternate appearance of weapons and armour. | |
File:Fireplace Decoration.png | Hideout decorations
Additional decorations for a personalized hideout. |
Pets
Non-combat companions to follow the player around. | |
Animations
Currently contain the /dance animations for each character class. | |
Custom content
The option for players work with the developers to design their own content. |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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2.6.3 |
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2.6.1 |
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See also
References
- ↑ Natalia_GGG (July 1, 2019). "Glimmerwood Microtransactions are Now Available in Store". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ↑ Natalia_GGG (April 9, 2019). "3.6.3c Patch Notes and the Darkprism Microtransactions". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2020.