Season Pass

A bundle that grants access to all DLC released for a game during a defined period, typically at a discount versus purchasing each piece individually. Season passes are bought upfront before DLC is released, requiring trust in the developer's future content plans. They are distinct from battle passes, which are tied to a single season's content. Major games like The Witcher 3 and Borderlands 3 offered season passes that included large story expansions. Season passes have fallen out of favour as battle passes and live-service models have become dominant.