Heroes of the Storm
Microtransactions in Heroes of the Storm are summarized as...
HotS has gone through a few business models over the years. One of the primary methods are Lootboxes. These are earned quite frequently through regular play. They can of course also be bought, either with premium currencies or with in-game currencies.
Most (if not all) cosmetics and heroes can be bought with in-game earned currencies and do not require real money purchases. Farming these currencies can take quite some time but they are earned through regular play.
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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.➖
Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👍
Lootboxes can be earned frequently through regular play.👍
All in-game items can be purchased with in-game currencies and do not require real life money.