Battle Pass

A seasonal progression system where players pay (or earn) access to a tiered reward track. Completing in-game challenges earns experience that unlocks cosmetic rewards (skins, emotes, sprays) as the player progresses through tiers. Introduced by Dota 2 in 2013 and popularized by Fortnite in 2018, battle passes are now standard in live-service games. They offer more predictable monetization than loot boxes while giving players clear progression goals.