respawn

[ ree-spawn ]

verb (used without object)

1. (of a character or item in a video game) to reenter an existing game environment at a fixed point after having been defeated or otherwise removed from play:

   If another player character has already opened the treasure chest, you will have to wait a few minutes for the chest to respawn.

adjective

1. of or relating to the respawning of a character or item in a video game: respawn animations.

   the respawn rate;

   respawn animations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of respawn¹

First recorded in 1990–95; re- + spawn

Example Sentences

When you respawn, navigate back to your chest coordinates, gather your resources, and head home.

From Popular-Science

Everyone who has played Call of Duty knows the type of player who finds one spot on the map and faithfully returns to it upon every respawn.

From Washington Post