A month after Halo 5’s release, I have now had enough time to mess around with all of the in-game features and give my opinion about them. 343 Industries’ new microtransaction system has created mixed opinions within the community. Many fans have enjoyed the new skins and accessories REQ packs come with while others feel it’s a scam and that all these accessories should have come with the base game. One thing that neither side can disagree on is that this microtransaction system has generated over $700,000 in under a month for the Halo World Championship, an event in March of next year. That money alone automatically surpasses any other prize pool for any Halo event, ever. Microtransactions continue to show why they need to be an integral part of every eSport as they are the only crowdfunding system that truly gives back to the community when done right. Prime examples of this are Dota 2’s Compendium and Smite’s Odyssey, which provide buyers with cool in-game items and more money for the tournament winners, just like the REQ packs.
[A full schedule for the Halo World Championship has been released]
Promotional REQ Packs When you rank up your CSR (Competitive Skill Rank), you unlock a free REQ pack. Although these packs can be very good at the high ranks, most of the items you’ll get at a low rank are useless. Although it’s great that the higher ranks get rewarded for their progression in the game, I believe that the lower ranks should get at least one useful item, such as a common emblem, armor, visor, or weapon skin that may not be worth much, but reminds players that hard work does pay off.Item Trading
If you look at the CS:GO scene, many fans love to trade their rare skins for other items or cash. Although 343i most likely can not get involved in cash exchanges, it would be nice to see 343i enable us to trade or give items to friends. When a player unlocks the same items over and over, it would be nice to trade them for a new one. Overall, I love the REQ pack system, but I do see many flaws that 343i can improve to make it even better. If 343i can make these four changes, I believe more people would be willing to buy packs with real money, thus making the game more successful. What do you think about Halo 5 REQ packs? Have you been enjoying them? Let us know in the comments section below and remember to follow us here at eSports Guru for all your competitive Halo needs!