Fortnite
Microtransactions in Fortnite are summarized as...
Fortnite has popularised a lot of system we're seen in other games. Daily/weekly rotating shops, limited time items, overpriced skins, and of course battle passes.
Fortnite frequently holds events for non-related companies. From movie promotions to music concerts. While these events are definitely cool, they are also advertisements at their core.
Fortnite offers an optional subscription fee which offers exclusive cosmetics rewards and premium currencies on a monthly basis, and the battle pass for that season.
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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.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Dark patterns. This game includes design choices that are intentionally deceptive to try and get you to spend money.➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.➖
Features an optional subscription fee.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👍
Completing the Battle Pass will earn you enough Premium Credits to purchase the next Battle Pass.