: The game transitioned from a one-time purchase to a "pay-to-win" structure with heavy reliance on in-app purchases, loot boxes, and multiple currencies.
The "old version" of (specifically the 2013 launch version) was a premium, paid title that focused on a gritty, narrative-driven experience before the series transitioned into a "Freemium" model with heavy microtransactions. Core Gameplay & Story