Originally Posted by Corto

But it is. EA stopped online passes as they didn't have the return in terms of revenue to even bother (they stated users feedback also). If people don't buy into these Sony and other companies will eliminate them and just implement new ways to try to maximize their revenue or just be more creative about it.

The monetisation is supported by ~3% of users. If you're not in that 3% (i.e. not a whale) the devs made all the money they were ever going to make as soon as you purchase the game new. They do not care if you stoicly don't buy microtransactions in the game, just so long as you bought it.

If you really want to play the game, at least buy it used. Don't support this shady business model with your money.