Virtual currency in question.
2K and parent company Take-Two are being accused of theft in a new class-action complaint targeting microtransactions found within the NBA 2K, WWE 2K and PGA Tour 2K franchises.
Through Axios, we know the suit was filed in a California federal court by a minor, J.A., who is being represented by their mother. Essentially, the complaint hinges on the fact that virtual currency purchased within each franchise’s yearly iteration cannot be transferred over into the current one; as an example, virtual currency purchased within NBA 2K22 isn’t transferrable and accessible within NBA 2K23.
The class action suit alleges that this practice is “unfair, illegal and greedy”, and coupled with the quick deactivation of older iterations of franchises, means that purchased currencies can quickly become inaccessible.
“By removing Plaintiff and the Class members’ [virtual currency], Defendants took and stole their personal property, or fraudulently appropriated property that had been entrusted to Defendant,” the suit states.
We’ll keep you informed as the suit progresses.
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