PGA Tour 2K25 is offering players a peculiar way to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a new Statue of Liberty-themed cosmetic skin. This unsettling outfit, unveiled by 2K Games, transforms the iconic neoclassical sculpture into a golfing ensemble, complete with a mask and crown.
The design aims to capture the wear and tear the actual statue has endured over decades, but when applied to a golfer, it results in a visually disturbing appearance. The skin is available for purchase through the PGA Tour Superstore using Virtual Currency (VC). Individual July 4th cosmetic items typically range from 1,000 to 1,500 VC, with full outfits costing between 4,000 and 6,000 VC. This translates to a real-world cost of up to $50 for a complete set of themed attire.
This monetization strategy is familiar to players of Take-Two Interactive's gaming portfolio, which includes titles like NBA 2K and wrestling games. The practice of offering premium cosmetic items is also evident in upcoming titles, such as Grand Theft Auto 6, where the Ultimate Edition is priced at $100 and includes various in-game extras and cosmetics. Despite potential player concerns about such monetization approaches, pre-order numbers for GTA 6 have reportedly been strong.