Gears 5 eliminates loot boxes and season pass, features 'direct purchases'

[Windows Central]

Gears 5 improves upon its predecessor.
[h=2]What you need to know[/h]

• Gears 5 launches in September on Xbox One and other platforms.
• The game eliminates the season pass and loot crates.
• There are still "direct purchase" microtransactions.
• You can preorder the game for $60 on Amazon.

Gears 5 launches in September and The Coalition keeps on providing us with new details about the upcoming game. Unlike Gears of War 4, Gears 5 features a number of changes to the business model. According to a post on the Gears 5 website, "Gear Packs are gone. So is Season Pass. You can earn exclusive customization."

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