I think battle passes can go either way depending on how they’re designed. If they lock important gameplay advantages behind paid tiers, they can hurt competitive gaming by making progression feel like a pay-to-win system. But when they mainly offer cosmetics and optional rewards, they can give players something extra to work toward without affecting competition. The same idea applies to games like Minecraft, where players often explore mods and customization simply to add variety. For example, discussions around what is the jenny mod in minecraft show how players are interested in understanding what different mods add to the experience rather than just competing for rewards. Overall, battle passes are better when they support the game without turning progression into a constant purchase cycle.
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