LEGO 2K Drive was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this week and if you are wondering about whether or not there will be an option to spend money in the game, yes – there will be.
A 2K representative told wccftech that there will be “real money” in play. While players earn “Brickbux” from regular gameplay, there will also be coins that can be purchased with real money. 2K says there will be safety measures in place to ensure parents have the final say:
“Lego 2K Drive features an in-game store, Unkie’s Emporium, where players can acquire optional items including new vehicles, minifigures and more. There are two types of items in the store, those that can be purchased with Brickbux earned through play, or those that can be purchased with coins earned through a real money purchase. Safety and responsibility are a top priority for us when building the Lego 2K Drive. To ensure that parents can make the right decisions for their children, in order to purchase a player must create a 2K Account. If the player is a minor, their account must be verified by an adult, who then has the ability to block in-game currency purchases.”
In addition to real money, the game’s press release also confirms LEGO 2K Drive as a “live service game”. It will include its own “Drive Pass” and seasonal updates as part of it. You can learn more about this upcoming release in our own hands-on: