So, this is where we’re at now. An upcoming extraction shooter titled BR1: Infinite is apparently offering a pay-in gameplay loop where you spend real money to play while getting a chance to make some of that back for each in-game kill. That is according to Polygon (via Eurogamer), which writes that BR1: Infinite‘s gimmick requires players to pay to play, and then they’ll get money based on in-game performance, chiefly successful extractions and in-game kills. There are free servers for honing your skills worry-free, while, as Polygon writes, actual servers have pay-in fees ranging from as low as ¢10 to $10, which probably also determines how much you can earn. Dying in the game means you have to pay again to respawn. Kk get this,> a real-money shooter backed by @solana, @6thManVentures, and KRAFTON owners of @PUBG> pay $1 to spawn and earn $1 per kill > servers range from $0.10 to $10Comment below and we’ll DM you an invite 👇 https://t.co/17ddBq1tfY pic.twitter.com/0gUoIpaZkH— BR1 INFINITE (@BR1INFINITE) July 31, 2026 BR1: Infinite is currently running a closed beta, with participants getting a $5 sign-up bonus, though they’ll be unable to withdraw funds under $25 during the test. The studio is also offering $10 per hour for playtesters. This withdrawal barrier is likely going to carry over into the full game if you ask me, as, based on its current pay rate, i.e., $1 per kill on $1 pay-in servers, some players could very easily profit on their investments. And one particular group of gamers, cheaters, would be making an incredible amount of money off these servers. It’s one thing when a guy starts spinning in Counter-Strike. Sure, the MMR hit hurts like a motherf**ker after you’ve been grinding for a week only to have Valve’s unseen hand chunk it after a single unfair loss, but at least you keep all your money in your pocket. Here, though, you’ve spent real cash to essentially gamble on your in-game performance, only to lose it all when a dude, well, starts spinning around. Speaking of gambling, the studio behind this game, Bravo Ready, is a self-described gambling studio, so make of that what you will. Actual lootboxes exist in the game, too, under the promise of “boost[ing] your in-game earnings,” which, no doubt, will cost real money to open. BR1: Infinite has no Steam page, and that itself is a red flag for me. It’s an interesting concept, to be sure, but definitely not one without a sea of flaws and concerns surrounding it. Destructoid is headed to gamescom 2026. Subscribe to the Destructoid Checkpoint newsletter for daily live updates from the biggest gaming show outside the US.The post An extraction shooter is offering a pay-in gameplay loop where you can earn money for each kill appeared first on Destructoid.