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MultiVersus microtransactions are insane: $30 AUD for a Batman skin

Still gross.

Update: MultiVersus is has returned from a long hiatus, and we’d once again like to use this time to inform you that MultiVersus microtransactions are insane and obscenely priced.

While you can buy things from earned in-game currencies, the paid currency Gleamium returns. If you like the look of a particular fighter, you could spend $14.95 AUD to instantly access them — though The Joker is priced at 1,250 Gleamium, meaning you’ll need to purchase the $29.95 AUD bundle instead.

Otherwise, pricing of Gleamium hasn’t changed, nor have skins like the Batman The Animated Series Batman, so we’ll leave you to ponder pricing below.

Original story [26 July 2022]: MultiVersus is about to enter into an open beta, and we’d like to use this time to inform you that MultiVersus microtransactions are insane and obscene.

We’ve compiled a list of prices for you to ponder below.

Here’s what characters and cosmetics will cost you in terms of real-world Australian money:

  • Character unlocks: $14.95 AUD for 1,000 Gleamium (characters range from 1,200-1000 Gleamium)
  • Batman’s Animated Series Skin: $29.95 AUD for 2,200 Gleamium (cosmetic priced at 2,000 Gleamium and cannot be purchased with Coins)
  • Wonder Woman’s Bloodlines Skin: $14.95 AUD for 1,000 Gleamium (cosmetic priced at 800 Gleamium and cannot be purchased with Coins)
  • Taz’s Beachcomber Skin: $14.95 AUD for 1,000 Gleamium (cosmetic priced at 500 Gleamium and cannot be purchased with Coins)

It’s all a bit gross, considering… and something we flagged back in our original preview.

MultiVersus is available on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS4 and PS5.


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