Macrotransactions
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Contains no direct microtransactions, but does contains some small cosmetic packs or DLC
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There are no additional purchases other than a "deluxe" version of the game. No microtransactions, no DLC.
This game is not yet released and not all details are known
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You can (or could) gain early-access to the game by spending more money.
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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.
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Content that is usually expected with the initial purchase is instead locked behind other purchases.
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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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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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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.
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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.
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Pay to win elements. This games contains purchasable items that make your character stronger.
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The game contains many smaller DLC packs that contain (almost) nothing but cosmetics.
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Contains premium items that give you advantages in a singleplayer mode.
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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.
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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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The base game is priced significantly higher than games in comparable price brackets.
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Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.
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Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.
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This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.
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You can (or could) gain early-access to the game by spending more money.
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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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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.
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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.
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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.
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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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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.
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Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.
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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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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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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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Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.
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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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The base game is priced significantly higher than games in comparable price brackets.
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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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While there are no paid cosmetic items at the release of the game, the developers have noted they might be added at a later date.
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You can (or could) gain early-access to the game by pre-ordering.
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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.
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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.
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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.
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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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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 premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.
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This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.
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Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.
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Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.
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Completing the Battle Pass will earn you enough Premium Credits to purchase the next Battle Pass.
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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.
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Contains no microtransactions, but does contain some smaller scale DLC that provide extra content.