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

[iiamlewis]

💰 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.
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