Glossary:Unlock

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Definition
Category Glossary
'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.
Examples
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 Agility Skill or Headshot Reticule.
Notes
Purchase of microtransaction content that affects gameplay and is not solely cosmetic. Changing The Game (Gameplay-Altering DLC)