Forspoken's ESRB Rating Confirms Microtransactions at Launch
The ESRB rating for Square Enix's Forspoken is now live online and confirms the title will launch with microtransactions in tow. A PS5 console exclusive previously known as Project Athia, Forspoken first entered the limelight in June 2020 during Sony's PS5 reveal event. Luminous Productions, the crew responsible for Final Fantasy XV's development, leads production on the new action role-playing title, which hits digital stores and retailers later this spring in May.
Forspoken follows a New Yorker named Frey who's magically transported to the fantastical world of Athia, a land-bound to prove equal parts gorgeous and cruel. Much of the experience will revolve around Frey's attempt to return to her home in New York. However, she must also master her newfound magical abilities if she has any hope of surviving the long, treacherous journey that lies ahead. Forspoken's recent gameplay showings indicate players will have a whole host of combat and traversal possibilities at their disposal, the vast majority of which should make the trek across Athia quite the exciting, if not intense, experience.
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As noted by MP1st, the ESRB rating for Square Enix's Forspoken is officially available for the public to peruse. Unsurprisingly, the action-packed role-playing adventure received an M for Mature rating due to what the rating board deemed "Strong Language" and "Violence." Most interesting, however, is the ESRB's mention of in-game purchases for Forspoken on PC and PS5. It appears as little more than a quick note on the website listing but confirms that Square Enix's next major release will indeed pack in microtransactions on day one, information not previously made public.
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