battle pass
Seasonal unlock system
A battle pass is a monetization system in video games where players purchase access to a tier-based reward structure, unlocking cosmetic items, in-game currency, or other content by playing and completing challenges over a limited season.
The model, popularized by games like Fortnite, incentivizes regular play: I need to grind out my battle pass before the season ends.
Free versions typically offer limited rewards, while paid passes unlock premium tiers.
Added cost for better
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- microtransactionMinor digital goods payment
- paywallFee-based content restriction
free-to-play · subscription · bundle · pricing · value · grind · whale · spending
Outer animal coverings
- emotesActs with exaggeration
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- lootStolen valuables
- currencyMedium of exchange
sprays · avatars · badges · bundles · crates · unlocks · collectibles · chests
Horizontal arranged levels
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- unlockingReleasing a secured closure
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- challengesDifficulties requiring effort
quests · objectives · grinding · experience · rank · advancement · upgrades · achievement
Compelling moral responsibility
Yearly division or series
- chapterDivision of a book
- limited-timeHaving set expiration
- expirationEnd of validity
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
rotation · themed · event · holiday · anniversary · quarterly · cycle · deadline
premium
Added cost for better
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- microtransactionMinor digital goods payment
paywall · free-to-play · subscription · bundle · pricing · value · grind · whale · spending
skins
Outer animal coverings
currency · sprays · avatars · badges · bundles · crates · unlocks · collectibles · chests · drops
tiers
Horizontal arranged levels
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- unlockingReleasing a secured closure
- milestonesNotable points of progress
challenges · quests · objectives · grinding · experience · rank · advancement · upgrades · achievement · progress
call of duty
Compelling moral responsibility
season
Yearly division or series
- chapterDivision of a book
- limited-timeHaving set expiration
- expirationEnd of validity
countdown · rotation · themed · event · holiday · anniversary · quarterly · cycle · deadline · renewal
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- online gamingonline gaming, online multiplayer, co-op, multiplayer games, clans
- battle royaleFortnite, last man standing, winner, solo, duo
- game monetizationin-app purchases, microtransactions, loot boxes, gacha, freemium
- gaming businessmicrotransactions, loot boxes, DLC, pay-to-win, free-to-play
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