Granblue Fantasy: Relink Patch Adds Microtransactions, New Quest | Push Square
Granblue Fantasy: Relink will take a PS5, PS4 patch today that bundles a new late-game quest into the RPG, and makes some microtransactions available on the PS Store. On the Proud difficulty option, a new quest titled The Final Vision will allow you to battle Lucilius alongside Supreme Primarch Sandalphon. This updates the game to version 1.1.0, with two more content drops planned for April and May that will add more playable characters.
As for the microtransactions, you can now buy upgrade packs that'll help you boost your characters and weapons. They are priced as follows:
Each PSN account can only buy the content packs once. Although, all of the purchases are labelled as «Pack 1», which suggests there'll be more to come in the future. If you choose to buy any of them, you're items will be found at the Knickknack Shack, where you can claim them under the «Claim Add-Ons» option.
You can read the full list of 1.1.0 patch notes through the link, which makes mention of new Trophies to unlock, more sigils with new traits, and lots of game balance tweaks. You can tune in for another Granblue Fantasy: Relink Showcase on 25th April 2024 to learn what else developer Cygames has planned for the RPG.
Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he can be found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.
It still feels disingenuous to release a game for review and then add microtransactions later in the way this title has. But I guess this in not unusual with modern games. I dont have to like it though!
To be fair, you could buy all the above for less than £12, so its not extortionate, but charging for things like emotes which should be in the game feels crass to me...
@Titntin It won't take anything away from this game for me because I love it so much, but it is a little annoying.
Capcom tend to do something similar with the Resident Evil games too.
Boooo
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