Metal Gear Survive

Konami's 2018 zombie survival spin-off set a new low for microtransaction audacity by charging $10 for an additional save slot in a full-price $60 game. Monetizing a basic feature that is free in practically every other title, including #5 NBA 2K Series, epitomized Konami’s descent into naked cash extraction. The 17% extra cost for a QoL function is 30% more than the average gaming surcharge for cosmetics, proving that monetizing essential utilities is far worse than optional skins.