"A disgusting surprise": Fans upset after Capcom introduces microtransactions to Resident Evil 4 Remake

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Resident Evil 4 Remake is the biggest survival horror release so far this year. Japanese developer Capcom pulled no punches when it came to delivering solid and polished gameplay. The remake has been hailed for creating an experience superior to the celebrated 2005 GameCube original. However, the company has now come under fire from fans due to a controversial business decision.

The latest update of Resident Evil 4 Remake added microtransactions called Exclusive Upgrade Tickets to the game. This means players can purchase consumable tickets that allow them to immediately gain access to a weapon's exclusive upgrades by paying real money.

Traditionally, Resident Evil 4 players would have to fully upgrade a weapon using in-game currency to be eligible to unlock exclusive upgrades. Thanks to the newly introduced microtransactions, they can now be unlocked and used instantly.

Furthermore, this also bypasses the additional upgrade fee needed to obtain the exclusive upgrade. A single Exclusive Upgrade Ticket costs $2.99/INR 169 but can also be bought in multiples of three or five tickets.

Fans think this is unfair, considering that the title has been successful so far, with over four million copies sold. That's on top of the fact that it is a full-price AAA game.

Many feel this move will tarnish the universally acclaimed reputation of the title. After all, the original Resident Evil 4 is one of the most influential video games ever made.

However, some fans are calling this development a non-issue as it is optional. They also highlighted the fact that Capcom had done this before.

Overall, it is hard to disagree with the former group of fans. Microtransactions should not exist in a full-price release. After all, the Resident Evil