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Drop Rate Transparency

The degree to which a game communicates the probability of receiving specific items from loot systems. Transparency is an emerging UX and ethical standard.

In games, this means

Regulation in several countries now requires loot box probability disclosure. Even outside regulation, showing drop rates, like Path of Exile's divination cards, helps players make informed decisions and builds trust in the system.

Tags
Ethics
Core Loop
Monetization