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|taxonomy          = Microtransactions
 
|taxonomy          = Microtransactions
|definition        = Purchase of microtransaction content that affects gameplay and is not solely cosmetic. 'Unlocks' are normally chunks of a game that have been already developed and have been 'locked', and can be 'unlocked' with a purchase. This commonly includes individual characters, maps, levels, weapons, armors, etc.
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|definition        = 'Unlocks' are normally chunks of a game that have been already developed and have been 'locked', and can be 'unlocked' with a purchase. This commonly includes individual characters, maps, levels, weapons, armors, etc.
 
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*[[Apex Legends]] players will play against a large roster of 'Legends'. Only some of these Legends are free, and other 'Legends' must be unlocked by grinding or purchasing the in-game currency.
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* [[Apex Legends]] players will play against a large roster of 'Legends'. Only some of these Legends are free, and other 'Legends' must be unlocked by grinding or purchasing the in-game currency.
*[[Tomb Raider (2013)]] sells individual skills such as [https://store.steampowered.com/app/208802/Tomb_Raider_Agility_Skill/ Agility Skill] or [https://store.steampowered.com/app/208803/Tomb_Raider_Headshot_Reticule/ Headshot Reticule].
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* [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] sells individual skills such as [https://store.steampowered.com/app/208802/Tomb_Raider_Agility_Skill/ Agility Skill] or [https://store.steampowered.com/app/208803/Tomb_Raider_Headshot_Reticule/ Headshot Reticule].
|notes            = [https://microtransaction.zone/Home/Tags#changingthegame Changing The Game (Gameplay-Altering DLC)]
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* Purchase of microtransaction content that affects gameplay and is not solely cosmetic.
 
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 15 April 2023

Unlock
Definition
Examples
Notes
Microtransactions

Boost
Cosmetic
Currency
Finite spend
Free-to-grind
Infinite spend
Loot box
No microtransactions
Player trading
Time-limited
Unlock

References