While the competitive online experience is free, several offline and specialized modes are behind a paywall known as the (typically priced around $19.99). Fantasy Strike

: The free version includes Online Casual Play , Online Ranked Play , Practice Mode , and Single Matches vs. AI .

: All 12 characters are immediately unlocked for free with no grinding required.

: As of July 2025, free players can also use the Friend Match feature to directly challenge friends without needing the Core Pack.