Harmony is about to launch at a value of $40 for its commonplace version, one thing that will very nicely put it at a drawback in opposition to different main multiplayer shooters which can be accessible without cost, however like its friends, Sony and Firewalk Studios’ upcoming hero shooter can also be set to utilize in-game monetization and microtransactions. What kind will they take precisely, although?
Talking in an interview with VGC, Harmony’s director of IP Kim Kreines offered assurances that any and all monetization within the sport can be associated strictly to beauty objects that won’t affect gameplay, and reiterated that every one future content material additions – be that new modes, maps, characters, or extra – can be fully free for all gamers.
“We’re going to launch with our 16 characters, 12 maps, and 6 modes,” stated Kreines. “That’s all included whenever you purchase the sport, and seasonally we’re offering new maps, new modes, and new characters, alongside their unfolding story.
“There are purely beauty items that you could select to additional customise the look of your character, that you could select to buy. These don’t have an effect on gameplay. We imagine so strongly that the total expertise needs to be accessible to all of our gamers.”
Sony and Firewalk have additionally introduced that Harmony’s open beta will happen from July 18-21, with those that pre-order the sport getting early entry to the beta from July 12-14.
Harmony launches on August 23 for PS5 and PC.