The Battleborn website announces plans to update Battleborn on Thursday with a patch that introduces a premium currency system and adds microtransactions to the multiplayer shooter. Gearbox Software stresses that these will be for cosmetic items only, though the also talk about expanding this down the road, saying, "we’re also exploring convenient ways players can add bank spaces, loadouts, or boost their XP and credit earnings that do not affect actual gameplay." Here's more on the plan:

We know what you’re thinking. Don’t worry! When we expand the Battleborn Marketplace on June 16th, we’ll be offering premium taunts and skins that will not affect gameplay at all (warning: may make your teammates and opponents incredibly jealous). This optional, cosmetic content we’ve created comes in addition to all the skins and taunts we’ve already put in the game. On top of that, the first five Battleborn DLC Packs will have EVEN MORE skins and taunts that are only unlockable by playing the Story Operations and will not be sold individually in the Marketplace.