Macrotransactions - Highlighting monetisation in popular games

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.

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There are no additional purchases other than a "deluxe" version of the game. No microtransactions, no DLC.

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Uses, or has previously used, AI generated content within the game.

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains one or some small cosmetic packs or DLC.

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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains one or some small cosmetic packs or DLC.

This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

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Uses, or has previously used, AI generated content within the game.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Features a marketplace with community set pricing. You can buy/sell in-game items from other players using real life money.

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Contains user generated content or servers that may contains additional microtransactions.

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The original purchase contains all future content, but there are some optional cosmetics and/or services you can purchase.

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You could pre-order DLC at a time when no details were known about that DLC.

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Offers a "deluxe" edition of the game which includes future (unknown) DLC, as well extra digital content outside of the game.

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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.

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There are no additional purchases other than a "deluxe" version of the game. No microtransactions, no DLC.

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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.

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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.

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Battle Pass is extremely grindy and requires considerable time investments to complete.

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Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.

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Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.

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Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.

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Uses, or has previously used, AI generated content within the game.

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The "deluxe" edition grants items that give you an advantage in a singleplayer mode.

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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.

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The game does not include monetization in its current form, but this is expected to change further down the line.

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Contains one or multiple Season Passes, encouraging the purchase of unknown DLC you might never have purchased otherwise.

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Contains no microtransactions, but does contain some smaller scale DLC that provide extra content.

This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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Contains NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, or other Blockchain technology as part of their monetization.

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Features a marketplace with community set pricing. You can buy/sell in-game items from other players using real life money.

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Free to play. Requires no up front payment.

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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.

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Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.

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Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.

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Battle Passes do not expire once purchased. They can be completed at any time.

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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.

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There are no microtransactions or DLC, but there are plans for DLC later down the line.

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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains one or some small cosmetic packs or DLC.

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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains one or some small cosmetic packs or DLC.

This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.

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Statements made by the developer regarding monetization were not true upon release of the game.

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Premium currencies come in bundles that (almost always) match the price of store items.

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Free to play. Requires no up front payment.

This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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Contains user generated content or servers that may contains additional microtransactions.

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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.

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Microtransactions in this game used to be worse, the developers only cut back because there was a lot of backlash.

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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.

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Contains a variety of Premium Currencies, each used for different cosmetics or purposes.

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Contains premium items that give you advantages in a singleplayer mode.

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Some in-game services can only be purchased with real money (e.g. server transfers, character appearance changes, name changes, etc.).

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Pay-to-win elements. This games contains purchasable items that give you an advantage.

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Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.

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Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Microtransactions in this game used to be worse, the developers only cut back because there was a lot of backlash.

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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.

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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.

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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.

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Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.

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Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.

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Contains large scale paid DLC that could be considered a full expansion.

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

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Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.

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Contains a variety of Premium Currencies, each used for different cosmetics or purposes.

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Contains "Gacha" mechanics. Certain non-cosmetic items are only obtainable via lootbox like mechanics. These items affect gameplay.

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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.

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Pay-to-win elements. This games contains purchasable items that give you an advantage.

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Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.

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Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.

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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.

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Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.

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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.

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This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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Uses, or has previously used, AI generated content within the game.

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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.

This game is not yet released and not all details are known.

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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains one or some small cosmetic packs or DLC.