New Shooter Game Lets Players Earn Real Money, But There’s a Catch

BR1: Infinite combines extraction-shooter gameplay with a pay-to-enter system that allows players to earn real-world rewards.

A new multiplayer extraction shooter is taking a different approach to player rewards by allowing participants to potentially earn real-world money from their in-game performance.

BR1: Infinite lets players enter paid matches by choosing an entry fee and potentially earn rewards through eliminations, cash drops, and limited-time events. However, players must first put money into their account to access the paid gameplay experience.

The PC-based shooter offers entry fees ranging from $0.10 to $5 per spawn, with players able to select the amount they want to risk before entering a live match. According to the game's model, players can earn an amount tied to their entry fee for each elimination, while additional rewards can be obtained by successfully extracting cash drops or finishing highly in event leaderboards.

Free and Paid Servers

Players who do not want to participate in the money-based system can still access free servers. These matches allow users to experience the core extraction-shooter gameplay without putting real money at stake.

For those playing paid matches, BR1: Infinite offers several ways to accumulate rewards. Eliminating opponents is one option, while successfully extracting cash drops and performing well during special events can provide additional earnings.

Players can also accumulate BR1 Points, which can be spent on skins and other cosmetic items.

Real-World Withdrawals Use USDC

The game's financial system uses USDC cryptocurrency for player deposits and earnings. Money added to a player's account is converted into USDC, while rewards earned through paid matches are also represented in the same currency.

There is a minimum withdrawal threshold of 25 USDC. Once players reach that amount, they can withdraw funds above the required threshold.

The system also allows players to use their accumulated balance to cover future match entry fees, creating a cycle where earned rewards can either be withdrawn or reinvested into additional matches.

A Different Approach to Extraction Shooters

BR1: Infinite enters an increasingly competitive extraction-shooter market that already includes established titles such as ARC Raiders and Escape from Tarkov.

The game's cash-based reward system gives it a different proposition from traditional extraction shooters, where the primary rewards are usually progression, equipment, cosmetics, or leaderboard positions.

Whether the pay-to-earn model can attract a sustainable player base remains to be seen. The combination of financial risk, competitive multiplayer, and extraction mechanics could appeal to players looking for a different type of progression, while its free servers provide an alternative for those who simply want to experience the shooter without monetary stakes.

Source: Gamerant

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