It was already set up for it

Gearbox is pulling aGarden Warfare 1— in that it launched its game without microtransactions, but is adding them in several months later. The culprit?Battleborn, which is getting a new premium currency system called “Platinum” on June 16. I mean the game was basically already set up for it as it is, so this makes perfect sense, especially if sales aren’t up to par.

In short, it will allow you to buy new skins and taunts, which will arrive for all 26 heroes on that date, with more to come in the future. Gearbox maintains that this will all be “cosmetic and optional.” To make up for it, DLC packs will include more skins that can be unlocked by way of the campaign.

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If you’re confused, consult the handy FAQ on the official site, or below.

The Vision for Battleborn’s In-Game Marketplace[Battleborn]

When will skins and taunts be available in the Marketplace?June 16th, 2016

How much will Platinum Packs cost (USD)?

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

How much will skins cost?

How much will taunts cost?

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.