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Tekken 8has already sold a couple of million copies globally, surpassing the sales expectations of Bandai Namco. Interestingly the numbers came out to be a savior, to some extent, given the underperformance of their MMO gameBlue Protocol. The numbers generated by the popular fighting game hopefully did set off the potential losses. Now as the game is probably adding microtransactions, it remains to be seen how the new feature will perform.
Nonetheless, fans are clinging to the hope that the game won’t be putting hefty price labels so they can afford and enjoy it without going on the edge. The franchise has, to this date, sold 55 Million copies globally withTekken 7passing with flying colors, having sold over 10 Million copies. Bandai Namco would want to continue with this success with the latest game in the franchise which is possible when fans aren’t upset with their endeavors.
The New Tekken Shop Must Not ‘Compete’ With MK1 or Street Fighter 6
Upon logging into the game, players came across an in-game message briefing them with “Update Contents” that came with information about implementing a “TEKKEN SHOP” in the game. Fans are hoping the company will not overly monetize the upcoming content like NetherRealm Studio’sMortal Kombat 1.
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One Reddit user dubbed Jiggsteruno called theMK1shop “predatory” as headvanced with explainingthe in-game charges for content. They actually put a fatality on sale for 1,200 Krystals, the in-game currency, which costs nearly $10 in fiat money. The ‘premium’ fatalityprompted the community to push back.
Similarly,Street Fighter 6came under fire for the same reason. The Capcomgame was selling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ skinsfor $15 per character. Given Leo, Don, Mike, and Raph skins were available that would make it $60. It is unlikely the players would leave the other three brothers behind.
Players Just Want Some Interesting Content at a Reasonable Rate
Users on Social Media platform X (formerly Twitter) are not exactly opposing the company’s move. They hope to see some pretty skins that don’t cost them a fortune. Pinkcherry43wrote,“I gladly pay for extra costume options, but pls don’t make it cost an arm and a leg.” Another user dubbed Isumairu is counting on the game tobring some classic outfits of characterslike King and Nina.
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Hi! Buff Gigas Please?wrote, “Tekken Shop?I mean, I don’t mind paying for a classic costumes but please have a reasonableprice.” Players are likely to get more details on the game’s new feature on 30 May 2025 during the next “TEKKEN Talk” which the gameannouncedrecently.
Microtransactions are becoming a part of AAA games be itCall of DutyorMinecraft. Nonetheless, they are only appealing to players as long as they don’t require users to bring a pot from the end of a rainbow to add to their in-game inventory.
What do you think of the new in-game shop? Tell us in the comments.
Anurag Batham
Gaming Journalist
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
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