> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.starheroes.community/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.starheroes.community/economy/season-structure.md).

# Season Structure

Chapters are the heartbeat of the game in each Season.

Season 3 consists of four weeks of competition, during which you will compete to improve your leaderboard rank and qualify for the tournament.

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Season 3 launches soon!
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### **Ranking Criteria**

Players in each Chapter are ranked based on their:

* in-game activity (**Game Points**)
* contributions through the Hero Duty App (**Hero Points**)
* successful player referrals (**Social Points**)

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### **End-of-Season Rewards:**

Players are rewarded based on their final standing after the end of the season.

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### **Ship and Hero Progression:**

* Seasons play a pivotal role in [Spaceship](/economy/spaceships.md) upgrades and [Hero advancements](/economy/heroes/levelling-up.md).
* You keep your ship and Hero progressions for the whole Season.

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### **Leaderboard Intensity:**

* The [Main Leaderboard](/economy/leaderboard.md), resetting with each chapter, fuels intense competition among players.
* Strategic decisions during a season impact a player's position and potential rewards.

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### **Premium Visuals and Strategy:**

* Premium visuals provide more than just aesthetics; they also affect the acquisition of StarScore through the Eternal Level.
* The seasonal nature adds a strategic layer to colour selection and its potential impact on the leaderboard scoring.