live service
Continuously supported software
A live service is a video game or software product that receives continuous updates, new content, and maintenance after its initial release, typically requiring an ongoing internet connection.
The model keeps players engaged through seasonal events, downloadable content, and regular patches: Fortnite is the quintessential live service game.
The term often carries skepticism, as live service games may launch incomplete or demand endless monetization through microtransactions.
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
- free to playNo upfront payment needed
- updatesNewly provided information
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
patches · servers · maintenance · DLC · microtransactions · seasonal · season pass · battle pass · grinding · always-on · login · events · matchmaking · community · daily login · nerfs · buffs · roadmap
- game monetizationin-app purchases, microtransactions, loot boxes, gacha, battle pass
- gaming businessmicrotransactions, loot boxes, DLC, pay-to-win, battle pass
- patchesmilitary patches, fabric patch, iron-on patch, sew-on patch, iron-on patches
- game announcementstrailer, release date, sequel, DLC, expansion
live servicefinished product
Completed manufactured good
complete game · one-time purchase · complete package · gold master · legacy software
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