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A unique Counter-Strike 2 weapon skin, the StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Blue Gem pattern 661, has sold for over $1 million, setting a new record for the game's in-game economy. The exact sale amount and buyer remain undisclosed, but offers of $1 million were reportedly rejected multiple times before the final sale.
The Diablo Immortal team has taken action against accounts engaging in exploitation and disruption of the game's economy, warning of temporary suspensions or permanent bans for prohibited activities such as purchasing items from unauthorized vendors, making fraudulent transactions, exploiting bugs, scamming, and using third-party programs. They emphasize their commitment to the game's integrity and ongoing efforts to protect players' progress, pledging to continue enforcing these rules and evolving detection processes.
Valve reportedly made nearly $1 billion in 2023 from Counter-Strike cases, as the game's in-game loot boxes and skins have created a thriving in-game economy, with some skins valued at over $1 million each. The Anubis collection and the launch of Counter-Strike 2 contributed to a surge in case unboxings, with players spending over $980 million on cases alone in 2023, marking a significant increase in case prices and unboxings.
Starfield fans are expressing concern over the in-game economy of the upcoming space-exploration RPG. The worry stems from the high prices of in-game burgers compared to the cost of spaceships, with one ship being valued at the same price as 65 burgers. While some fans argue that the quality of the burger justifies the price, others believe the in-game economy may be unbalanced. It remains to be seen if these prices will change before the game's release.