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|definition        = Free-to-play or F2P games give players access to a significant portion of their content without paying. They often require a subscription, or are supported by expansion packs, DLC, advertisements or microtransactions.
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|definition        = Free-to-play or F2P games give players access to a significant portion of their content without paying. They might include an optional subscription, or are supported by expansion packs, DLC, microtransactions, or advertisements.
 
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*[[Fortnite]] is a free game supported through <includeonly>{{Glossary:Microtransactions|abbr}}.
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* [[Fortnite]] is a free game supported through <includeonly>{{Glossary:Microtransactions|abbr}}.
*[[Apex Legends]] is a free game supported through <includeonly>{{Glossary:Microtransactions|abbr}}.
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* [[Apex Legends]] is a free game supported through <includeonly>{{Glossary:Microtransactions|abbr}}.
|notes            = [https://microtransaction.zone/Home/Tags#f2p Free to Play (No Cost of Entry)]
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* [https://microtransaction.zone/Home/Tags#f2p Free to Play (No Cost of Entry)]
 
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Revision as of 10:47, 23 July 2020

Free-to-play
Definition
Examples
Notes
Monetization

Ad-supported
Cross-game bonus
DLC
Expansion pack
Free-to-play
Freeware
One-time game purchase
Sponsored
Subscription
Subscription gaming service