Random content packs are an important part of FIFA. Enthusiastic players in a fit of passion spend impressive amounts, which then sometimes turns into regret regarding what they did
Loot boxes in FIFA and not only in recent years have raised questions from various regulators. The mechanism of loot boxes is similar to gambling, and video game developers often make the process of opening loot boxes very exciting – they create colorful animations and effects, like “one-armed bandits” (slot machines).
A passionate FIFA player from Austria once spent for loot boxes 338.26 euros. He wanted to return the money, enlisted the support of lawyers and filed a lawsuit once morest Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited. The lawsuit is directed specifically once morest Sony due to the fact that in fact it is she who collects money for loot boxes (processes payments).
The district court (Bezirksgericht) ruled that FIFA loot boxes should be qualified as gambling, which requires a license (the verdict has not yet entered into force).
Eat opinionthat Sony will still be able to fight back by filing an appeal with a higher authority. It is not yet fully clear what the court’s decision will lead to.