While it's already known that Electronic Arts is reviving its skate franchise, which should see the light of day sometime this year, the game is currently being playtested in a closed alpha right now.
Games are usually playtested in closed groups, so it's not that big of a deal, right? What's odd here is, EA has added fully functioning microtransactions in the game already -- yes, in a closed alpha state.
Latest Update to skate's Closed Alpha Client Adds Microtransactions
Closed alpha participants of skate were notified of the update via email (via Holiday_Ad9037), which mentions the microtransactions being added is to test the purchasing experience for players.
"We have exciting updates and fresh content, including a collection of new items, features, and gameplay experience updates throughout San Vansterdam. For more information, check out the skate. Playtesting Forums for the full update notes. SAN VAN BUCKS We want to provide positive experience when purchasing items from the skate. store. To ensure we achieve these goals at Early Access we have enabled the option to purchase and use virtual currency (San Van Bucks) in our ongoing Closed Alpha playtest. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated in providing a great...
