Glossary
What is a cosmetic item?
A cosmetic item changes how a character, weapon or vehicle looks, without making it stronger. Skins, outfits, emotes and sprays are all cosmetics.
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How it works
Cosmetics are the main thing many free games sell, because they don't change who wins. They are sold directly in the store, as battle pass rewards, or inside loot boxes.
In the games we track
- Valorant: sells cosmetics and a battle pass for VALORANT Points, with no random items.
- Dead by Daylight: sells new characters, cosmetics and a seasonal Rift pass for Auric Cells.
- Team Fortress 2: cosmetic hats and weapons come from crates and cases, such as the Summer 2019 Cosmetic Case.
- '83: its only progression system is cosmetic.
Games and guides
Sources
- Wikidata – Cosmetic item (Q121010398), published by wikidata.org
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