[Feature] Monetisation Strategy — Master Tracking Issue (Rock 1, Q3 2026)

# 💰 Monetisation Strategy — Q3 2026 Rock 1

This is the master tracking issue for the OpenFront monetisation rock. All sub-issues are listed below by category. This issue is considered complete when all sub-issues are closed.

> **This is a living document.** Items will be updated as the rock progresses. For discussion, join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/openfront).
> **Asana board:** https://app.asana.com/1/507237966097081/project/1215156862333048

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## 🔐 Foundation *(must ship first)*

| Issue | Title | Status |
|-------|-------|--------|
| #4028 | OAuth / Google login — milestone before required sign-in rollout | Open |
| #4029 | Marketing permissions capture + Discord join prompt on sign-up | Open |

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## 🎟️ Subscriptions

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4031 | Define the three subscription tier packages *(product decision)* | v32 |
| #4030 | Subscription tiers — design and implementation | v32 |
| #4032 | Battle Pass system — 6-week seasons, free and paid tiers | v32 |
| #4145 | Subscriber Discord roles — Stripe → Discord tier sync | v32 |
| #4146 | Vote for next map — subscriber-weighted voting | v32 |

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## 🎨 Cosmetics

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4049 | Shop UI redesign — featured items, hover effects, improved discovery | v32 |
| #4033 | Pattern glow effects — purchasable add-on for territory patterns | v32 |
| #4034 | Custom cosmetics — nuke trails, warheads, warship skins, building skins | v32 |
| #4035 | Purchasable custom in-game emojis + gifting effects | v32 |
| #4038 | High-value (whale) skins — premium Legendary-tier cosmetics | v32 |
| #4039 | Gated / purchasable crowns | v32 |
| #4040 | Custom public lobby | v32 |
| #4041 | New PNG-based skins — higher quality territory patterns | v32 |
| #4019 | Store bundles — grouped cosmetic packs | v32 |
| #4042 | Store categories and filter tags | v32 |
| #4147 | Free monthly cosmetic drop — login/subscriber reward | v32 |

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## 🪪 Identity & Profile

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4036 | Custom / verified name + tier-based name colours | v32 |
| #4037 | Profile UI amendments — cosmetics, subscription status, stats | v32 |

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## 🏅 Founder

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4051 | Founder's Package — one-time high-value purchase | v32 |

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## ⚙️ Mechanics

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4052 | Stats reset — pay to reset win/loss ratio and ELO | v32 |
| #4053 | Premium-only games — subscriber-exclusive match rotation | v32 |

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## 📣 Affiliate & Marketing

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4043 | Affiliate code overhaul — universal 5% checkout code | v32 |
| #4044 | Refer a player — referral mechanic for subscribers and purchasers | v32 |
| #4045 | Discount codes — admin-generated promotional codes | v32 |
| #4046 | Abandoned cart email flow — Mailchimp + Stripe | v32 |
| #4047 | Retention email strategy — 3, 5, 7, 14, 31-day sequences | v32 |
| #4048 | NPS question — post-game survey after match | v32 |
| #4144 | Mailchimp ↔ Stripe integration + consent capture | v32 |

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## 🛍️ Shop & Merch

| Issue | Title | Milestone |
|-------|-------|-----------|
| #4050 | Printful POD integration — merch shop fulfilment | v32 |

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*Last updated: May 2026 — maintained by @iiamlewis*