In Survivor.io, Habby led by Stefan Wang, Blu Chen (Xiaoqing Chen), Jiyeon Shin, Kris Jia, 赵书香, Xiaochen Wang, Jealous Zhang, Chang Ma, 郭丹萍, Cici Peng and many more have implemented a variety of in-app purchases (IAPs) and ad monetization strategies to enhance the player experience while generating revenue.
1) Name Changing: Players can change their name for free the first time. However, any subsequent changes cost 100 diamonds 💎, adding a strategic layer to personalization choices.
2) Revival Options: Upon dying in the game, players have a choice to revive their character. They can either watch a rewarded ad 🎥 for a free revival or use a new life item found within the game ❤️, ensuring they can continue their progress without losing momentum.
3) Game Play Costs: It costs 5 thunder ⚡ to play a game, and players have a total of 30 thunder available, which replenishes over time ⏳. If players exhaust their thunder, they can either purchase more with diamonds 💎 or watch three rewarded ads 🎥 to continue playing.
4) Shop Rewards: The shop offers opportunities to earn free diamonds 💎 and coins 🪙 through rewarded ads 🎥, encouraging players to engage with advertisements to boost their in-game currency.
5) Chest Unlocks: Players can unlock chests using keys 🔑 found in the game or by watching rewarded ads 🎥, with a cooldown timer ⏲️ ensuring balanced progression.
6) Discount Packs: There are daily, weekly, and monthly discount packs 🛍️ available in the game, each with a refresh countdown ⏳. These packs can only be purchased via IAPs 💳, providing a sense of urgency and exclusivity.
7) Clan Creation: To create a clan, players need to spend 500 diamonds 💎. This feature encourages players to invest in the game’s community aspects, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
8) Offline Patrol Earnings: Players can earn offline patrol rewards, and for an extra boost, they can watch rewarded ads 🎥 or use thunder ⚡ to increase their earnings, making it worthwhile to check back in frequently.
9) Special Events: The game hosts special events like the Summer Seabed Exploration Sale 🌊, where players can earn items through rewarded ads 🎥 or direct purchases 💳.
10) Piggy Bank: Players accumulate gems in a piggy bank and can break it anytime to claim their stored diamonds 💎, providing a satisfying way to save and splurge.
11) Game Pass: The game offers a Game Pass that players can purchase with real money 💳. As they level up, they earn diamonds 💎, incentivizing continued play and progression 📈.
12) Monthly Subscription Card: This card offers daily diamonds 💎, additional patrols 🕵️, extra energy ⚡, and various other benefits 🎁