unlockable content
Earned game rewards
Unlockable content refers to features, items, or areas in video games that become available only after meeting certain conditions—completing levels, earning achievements, or accumulating in-game currency.
The term extends to any digital media where access is gated by progress or payment: The deluxe edition includes exclusive unlockable content.
The practice rewards continued engagement but draws criticism when unlocking requires additional purchases.
- DLCSupplemental game content
- season passUnlimited admission for duration
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- secretConcealed information
- hiddenKept out of sight
achievement · reward · collectible · cheat · day one patch · expansion · battle pass · cosmetic · skin · secret character · character · hidden level · level · quest · trophy · completionist · grind · paywall