cosmetics
2 patterns tagged with this topic.
S9Medium
Licensed-IP collaboration FOMO
Time-limited cosmetics tied to a popular external brand or franchise drive purchases through fandom and scarcity rather than gameplay value.
Social / parasocialEvidence: ModerateServes business
S5Medium
Monetised social status
Visible status is sold to exploit peer comparison and the desire to belong.
Social / parasocialEvidence: ModerateGameplay & business