7 Things You Need to Know About Gear (Video Reveal)

[SnowboardRX]

Playstation Access just released a video answering 7 questions about the gear system with Derek from NRS. Throughout the video we get to see some new customization looks and some newer game play (Including more Dr. Fate).

 

[SnowboardRX]

How cool does Blue Beetle look here:

 

[DownfouralitY]

So many shaders! Can't believe there's gonna be that many for all of the characters. No microtransactions is awesome

 

[trufenix]

Can we talk for a minute about how the MKX launch party had a sub zero ice sculpture you could drink vodka out of?

 

[myri]

No microtransactions, props for that NRS.

 

[BowTheDeceitful]

I'm sure you can buy in game coins with real money and that's the loophole, not actual loot boxes, just what you need to purchase the boxes.

 

[freerf245]

When I heard of the gear system, I thought it was just a way for NRS to get in on the popularity of microtransactions right now. Glad that's not the case.

 

[trufenix]

Looks like Robin can remove his cape. I'm ready to believe a Nightwing costume is coming. Hell, I'm ready to believe a Deathstroke costume is coming.

 

[AA25Mamba]

They are going about the gear system the right way by having options to play with abilities or default characters for the competitive minded folk. They're also doing right by leaving micros out of it. That said, that will only work if the rate of earning in game currency is fair.

 

[exisTenz]

Glad there are no microtransactions. I'm really excited to play this game.

 

[supernumian]

The gear system is a way for people to grind things by playing (and without paying).
This is something that goes farther then the competitive aspect and keep people playing even if they aren't that great like me.
It's rewarding and refreshing, I really like it.

 

[SoundsLikePAUSE]

That Aquaman helmet/crown looks ridiculous. lol I'mma be hella salty if an Aquaman beats me while wearing that.

Gear system sounds better and better. Game is sounding crazy hype.

 

[trufenix]

This game is starting to sound more and more like a homework assignment.

 

[PLAYING TO WIN]

How cool does Blue Beetle look here:

He isn't blue. I'm confused

 

[Arzumis]

They said we can't buy gear and boxes with money. I wouldn't be mad or suprised if you can buy the in-game currency with money.

 

[freerf245]

I'd like to point out that he never said you couldn't buy coins with real money, so I am a bit skeptical.

Otherwise I'm hype af for this system. It was my least favorite part about the game when it was announced but now it might be my favorite.

 

[KHTC Takgillo]

No more Faux-hawk god bless

 

[Lokheit]

That's a cool t-shirt! I might look for it for a friend of mine that loves Harley and Alice.

They didn't rule out microtransactions, only that you wouldn't be able to purchase gear or chests, but it would be understandable if you could buy coins (grinding is hours you invest, which is work which is money so if you don't have the time it's ok).

Also interesting that they mentioned that ranked removes stats but they didn't say anything about abilities, as a member of the #tournamentWithAbilities team I hope you can play without stats but with custom movesets (even if it's just a third option).

 

[Second Saint]

Can someone explain to me why microtransactions are so bad? I just don't see why having the option of some people buying currency or packs of random gear is a bad thing or how it adversely effects me in a game where gear is entirely optional.

EDIT: I especially don't get it when a steady revenue stream would likely mean a much longer support cycle for I2.

 

[Vak Phoenix]

so good

 

[Swindle]

A lot of those shaders on the Harley screen were duplicates, but there were 14 unique ones. That's a lot of options.

 

[TheGangstaFace]

Can someone explain to me why microtransactions are so bad? I just don't see why having the option of some people buying currency or packs of random gear is a bad thing or how it adversely effects me in a game where gear is entirely optional.

EDIT: I especially don't get it when a steady revenue stream would likely mean a much longer support cycle for I2.

It's fairly simple to see the problem. Typically micro transactions are shortcuts. If I spend $50 on gear for injustice 2, that probably equals a couple weeks of your time. It's just dumb. Plus some people actually LIKE to WORK for what they have. So if I have fun unlocking things the old fashioned way but Sweatpants Eddie pays $50, my hard work essentially amounts to nothing

 

[SoundsLikePAUSE]

It's fairly simple to see the problem. Typically micro transactions are shortcuts. If I spend $50 on gear for injustice 2, that probably equals a couple weeks of your time. It's just dumb. Plus some people actually LIKE to WORK for what they have. So if I have fun unlocking things the old fashioned way but Sweatpants Eddie pays $50, my hard work essentially amounts to nothing

lol Sweatpants Eddie. I get what you mean, but to be fair, there's also a lot of people out there who (for many different reasons) are simply too busy to grind hours everyday just to get that really cool helmet. Kind of sucks for them to not be able to experience the awesome gear just because of real life responsibilities.

Also, it can also be very useful for TO's who want all costumes unlocked for the competitors to use.

 

[RoboCop]

After all the bullshit the female characters go through, how are more people not talking about Superman's goofy-ass face?

 

[JLU51306]

Can we talk for a second about him saying there's going to be "a bunch of" Premiere Skins? HYPE