Call of Duty has recently found success in pop culture collaborations. When Netflix released the second season of Squid Game, the popular first-person shooter had an in-game event allowing players to buy different skins based on the series. The Terminator event was the most recent one, tapping into the 1980s nostalgia from the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led series. Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rejoiced when the game announced a collaboration with the crime-fighting brothers coming soon. However, fans have gotten nervous about the potential cost of the event.
Call of Duty TMNT Crossover Might Cost A Pretty Penny
It is important to note all of this is speculation, as the studio has not released anything official. However, we can make some assumptions based on past events and what we already know. If you want to be able to switch between the skins of Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michaelangelo, you will have to buy them separately. Furthermore, a Splinter skin will also be available for an additional cost. When you do the calculations based on past costs of premium skins, the grand total comes out to almost $90.
Fans are rightfully wary about this. While Call of Duty may give players a discount if they purchase everything, players are basically buying another game, except it is all cosmetic upgrades. This is the issue many players have with games today. People don’t have an issue spending money to buy a game, but the constant nickel and diming gets old fast. If a player were to buy all of the premium skins for all events, they would spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Good Or Bad?
Let’s be clear. No one is being forced to spend money on these premium skins or events. Players have access to the full game in their initial purchase. While getting exclusive content is great, none of the TMNT skins are required to play the game. The goal of the developers is to make money. This is a great way to continue driving revenue, which can fund future projects and games. Call of Duty is one of the most popular games out there so it makes sense the developers are trying to maximize profits.
On the flip side, continuing to charge players for anything and everything isn’t a great long-term strategy. At some point, players become tired of it and could quit the game altogether. What I’d like to see is a balance. For these Call of Duty collaborations, the studio could give one skin to all players while making others premium for purchase. This engages all players in the event while still looking to generate revenue. It’s a tough balance but the frustration from fans is understandable.
Final Thoughts
We’ll have to wait for an official announcement on the TMNT skins. As I mentioned before, all of this is based on some assumptions. It could be more, or it could be less. Are you excited to see the heroes of the half-shell in the game?
