Let’s talk about some expensive microtransactions.
The last Macrotransactions article I wrote was on August 5, which feels like a lifetime and a half ago with how every day is a waking nightmare. I expect a lot of the pieces of DLC we cover here are going to be for hobbyist games like trains and planes and automobiles. That should be obvious by the time we finish this article.
Let’s talk about some of the really expensive DLC items that launched this week. All prices in USD.
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer: $79.99
For $80 I should get a voucher for a free ride-a-long in said plane. What will likely be this week’s biggest purchase is the A-10C II Tank Killer plane for the game DCS World. DCS World is a sandbox simulation title that recreates all sorts of planes from different periods. In short you’re paying premium money for the Rolls-Royce of plane simulators. At least that’s what I’m told. With an 85% approval rating, the community seems happy with it.
The A-10C is the premier Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft of the United States, and it saw extensive use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tank Killer brings you the most realistic PC simulation of the A-10C that includes the accurately simulated flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Tank Killer in “Game” mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions against and with a wide array of air, land, and sea forces. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editor and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.
The base game of DCS World is free and contains two planes. Overall buying every piece of DLC available right now will set you back $2,455.22 USD.
Dyrnwyn (Deluxe Edition): $59.99
The Dyrnwyn Deluxe Edition is a ship pack that includes the Imperial rank 17 ECM interceptor Dyrnwyn. If that means nothing to you, you might not play Star Conflict. For the cost of a full priced game you can get your hands on this ship, a buttload of modules and items, as well as 90 days of premium license.
Incidentally this is nowhere near the most expensive DLC ship on the market, that prize going to the Tai’Kin. Deluxe Version which runs $179.99 and launched last April. Star Conflict has a 75% approval rating on Steam. Star Conflict has a running bill of $1,136.31 in DLC packs.
Trincomalee: $39.99
We’ve gone from airships to spaceships and now we’re just at ship ships. The Trincomalee is the latest ship pack for Naval Action, a title that is unlike many other games on this list is not free to play, but still sells ships at high prices. The Trincomalee is a premium ship, meaning you can’t lose it to other players.
Premium ships cannot be captured by players or traded. You can request this vessel from the admiralty once a day as long as you dont have the same vessel already in your docks. You will be able to request the frame and planking wood type when ordering a ship. Admiralty requests for this ship will be completed instantly.
To be fair it’s not as bad of a deal as the Star Citizen ships where people are spending thousands of dollars for ships in a game that will never hit launch. All of the DLC will run you $380.87.
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