EA Skate Has Microtransactions

EA's Skate Gets Microtransactions Before Its Release Date
EA has added microtransactions to Skate during its latest alpha test, and ahead of a release date announcement.
EA Introduces Microtransactions in Skate Alpha
Yes, they did it again! Before the game even launched, EA has already added microtransactions to the long-awaited Skate revival. In the latest Closed Alpha update, players can now spend real money on in-game currency to buy cosmetic items.
EA’s Skate Gets Microtransactions During Playtests
Electronic Arts and Full Circle began its recent Skate playtest and have activated microtransactions during the alpha test period.
EA's Skate Adds Controversial Mechanic to Closed Alpha
EA's upcoming Skate reboot has added microtransactions to its ongoing closed alpha test. It has already been confirmed that the new Skate game will be free to play, although the decision to add microtransactions during its early testing may cause some controversy.
EA’s Skate 4 has microtransactions and it’s not even in early access yet
EA is technically giving back any money spent on microtransactions during the alpha via in-game currency, when it launches in early access, but it still feels gross to lock in financial investment from players before it has even come out – especially as it’s not even in early access yet.
EA's skate Adds Controversial Feature To A Game That's In Early Testing Phase
The new skate game is planned to be a free-to-play title, which means microtransactions are its only revenue source.
EA's Skate doesn't yet have a full release date, but already has microtransactions
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