Brian Lindley, producer at PopCap Games, recently told GameSpot in an interview that Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is "not going to have any microtransactions at all at launch."

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The current in-game currency system comes in the form of coins earned during gameplay. These coins are then redeemed for booster packs, similar to the model in other free-to-play games like Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. The booster packs in Garden Warfare, along with unlocking silly cosmetics, come with defensive and offensive items to increase the player's likelihood of winning in a match. The coin redemption system, along with many other elements of the game, were recently outlined in a preview by IGN. According to the interview, Lindley explained that PopCap will, "look at in-game metrics and player feedback to determine how best to move forward." Meaning, the possibility for future microtransactions is still open. Back in November, Lindley mentioned that PopCap was also planning downloadable map and mode upgrades for the future, but that all DLC add-ons would be free to ensure that all players have a similar experience.The upcoming PvZ: Garden Warfare, which is a departure from the traditional tower-defense gameplay the franchise is known for, is scheduled for release on the 25th of this month for Xbox 360, PC, and Xbox One.IGN's review for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare will be coming soon, so be sure to check back.

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