User:Masem/Progression system

In video games, a progression system is a gameplay mechanic that describes how the player improves their in-character avatar or other elements under their control as to become more capable of facing more difficult opponents or situations. While there are numerous types of progression systems, nearly all are designed around incremental improvements over the course of gameplay.

A progression system may be limited to the confines of a single game, while other games features progression systems that extend beyond multiple playthroughs of a game or across multiplayer matches, sometimes referred to as the meta-game. Games can feature multiple progression systems, which may or may not interact with each other.