The "loot box" is starting to die in preference for the "battle pass", which basically offers transparent incentives for continued & skilled play by paying a si

The "loot box" is starting to die in preference for the "battle pass", which basically offers transparent incentives for continued & skilled play by paying a single fee for a set amount of time, usually called a "season". This is one of the reasons why Fortnite has been so successful: its easier to justify a single 10 dollar payment for a few weeks and know what you're getting based on what you play.