Part 8/10:
What's Next for EA and the Industry?
The ongoing legal battles will likely serve as a catalyst for broader change. If more countries adopt rulings similar to the Netherlands, loot box systems could become significantly restricted or outright illegal, forcing developers and publishers to innovate alternative monetization models.
For EA, the stakes are high. These legal setbacks threaten a lucrative revenue source that contributes significantly to their bottom line. If the loot box model becomes legally untenable across multiple countries, EA and others like it may need to pivot their strategies towards cosmetic microtransactions or subscription-based models that do not involve chance or gambling elements.