15 Worst Examples of Microtransactions In Video Games

Assassin’s Creed Unity

Recent Assassin’s Creed games have focused more on character customization and upgrading armor and weapons. Ubisoft clearly thought that playing to earn this gear was too much for some players, because they made the game’s entire arsenal purchasable. They called this a time saver, implying that it grants gamers with immediate access to the title’s best weapons, saving the trouble of earning them. They are completely optional, but, like many of the microtransactions on this list, can completely upend the games flow.