The player gets 100 credits to purchase weapons and equipment for their character. In previous games in the series, players chose a character's class before battle from a list of pre-made options, such as pilot or other regular infantry units.
At the beginning of the game, the player is provided with 100 credits to purchase equipment and accessories for their character. This differs from previous titles in the series, where players chose a character's class prior to battle from a list of pre-defined options, such as pilot or standard infantry units.