pääkampanjan

Pääkampanjan is a Finnish term that translates to "main campaign" or "principal campaign." It is most commonly used in the context of video games, referring to the primary storyline or questline that players are intended to follow to complete the game. This main campaign typically involves a series of missions, objectives, and narrative events that drive the player through the game's world and introduce its core mechanics and characters.

Completing the pääkampanjan is often considered the primary goal of playing a video game, as it usually leads to the game's conclusion or unlocks subsequent content. While many games offer side quests, optional content, or multiplayer modes, the pääkampanjan is the central experience designed by the developers. It's where the main plot unfolds, and players experience the core challenges and progression intended by the game's creators. The length and complexity of a pääkampanjan can vary greatly depending on the game's genre and scope, ranging from a few hours to dozens or even hundreds of hours of gameplay. In some game design discussions, the term is used to differentiate the core experience from additional downloadable content or expansion packs.