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Multiplayer creature capturing RPG Aniimo officially goes live – here’s what its monetization looks like
The multiplayer creature-capturing RPG Aniimo has officially launched as a free-to-play title, detailing its monetization strategy which includes a monthly pass, a premium battle pass track, and a cash shop utilizing Lumin Crystals. The cash shop offers cosmetic outfits, in-game currency, leveling materials, and items for capturing Aniimo, with some earnable in-game. Pawprint Studios is also offering launch bonuses for PC and console players, with a mobile version planned for September 23rd.
Elder Scrolls Online outlines August’s slate of events, Update 51 PTR timing, and cash shop items
The Elder Scrolls Online has outlined its August events, including Whitestrake's Mayhem and Golden Pursuits, alongside the testing of Update 51 on the Public Test Realm starting August 3rd. The update will introduce new solo content and in-game events, while the cash shop will feature new items like a war elephant mount and manor house.
The Elder Scrolls Online is already feeling the impact of Xbox's layoffs, ironically hurting the cash shop
Following recent layoffs at ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls Online is already experiencing operational changes due to reduced staff. Community manager Kevin Gbolie announced the removal of the web-based Crown Store and modifications to the monthly Crown Store Showcase blog to manage workload. These changes highlight the ironic impact of the layoffs on the game's premium cash shop operations.
