Activision has introduced microtransactions in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, with ‘Call of Duty Points’ granting players the ability to purchase Supply Drops and Vials of Liquid Divinium with real-world money.
The change was made in an update the game received on Monday, with a post on Activision’s blog announcing the new inclusion of microtransactions. The post reads: “For fans that want to secure additional Supply Drops in multiplayer or Vials of Liquid Divinium in zombies. We’re introducing Call of Duty Points—a new optional virtual currency for players on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Starting [today], fans can purchase Call of Duty Points and use them to acquire Rare Supply Drops in Black Ops 3.
“For zombies fans, Call of Duty Points can also be used to purchase Vials of Liquid Divinium otherwise earned by playing Shadows of Evil or The Giant Bonus Map, which can be used to create Gobblegums in Dr. Monty’s Factory and aid in the fight against the undead hordes.”
The pricing of Call of Duty Points is as follows:
- 200 Call of Duty Points — $1.99
- 1,000 (+100 bonus) Call of Duty Points — $9.99
- 2,000 (+400 Bonus) Call of Duty Points — $19.99
- 4,000 (+1,000 bonus) Call of Duty Points — $39.99
Many predicted that Black Ops 3 would introduce microtransactions at some point in its life cycle due to it featuring an in-game currency in which players could use accumulated points in order to purchase equipment, but now it’s been made official and therefore players can start throwing their credit cards at their TVs, just like they can with seemingly every other game these days.
