WildStar Going Free-to-Play This Year, Announcement Trailer
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An update to Carbine Studios' official WildStar website brings word that the sci-fi MMORPG will be going free-to-play later this year, at which time current subscribers will be offered a handful of loyalty rewards and veteran and newcomers alike will have the option to continue paying for the privilege to play with a perk-laden "Signature" account. Let's start with the announcement trailer:
And then we'll dive into the main topics within the FAQ:
What does "Free-to-Play" mean?
(Free-to-Play) means that anyone can download the game and play without spending any money to buy WildStar or committing to a required subscription fee.
Is the game really free?
Players can acquire the game, create an account, login and play through everything the game has to offer without spending any money, so yes, we do mean free.
That said, we will also offer completely optional in-game purchases that cover a wide range of player services, convenience options, and cosmetic offerings.
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What are Loyalty Points?
All WildStar players will be part of our new Loyalty Program where they will accumulate Loyalty Points and achieve Loyalty Ranks to earn special items and perks. In fact, if you've ever subscribed you have already earned some! We'll reveal more details on the Loyalty Program in the near future.
How much of the game is accessible to Free players?
We place no restrictions on any of the game's content. Every zone, every dungeon, every raid, every battleground... they're all available. All players will be able to create characters of every race, class, and path while choosing any tradeskills they like. Characters can achieve level 50 and path level 30, just as they can under the current system. There are some restrictions on services and social functions, however, as noted in the table below.
What access will Free players have to future game content?
All updates will be available to both Free and Signature players. However, we do plan to include optional purchases with all new content. We may also offer some new content and full expansion packs exclusively for purchase in the future.
What types of accounts will be offered when the game goes Free-to-Play?
There will two main types of account when the game transitions to Free-to-Play:
Free accounts get full access to the game. There is no recurring payment of any kind required.
Signature accounts get everything provided by the Free service, along with the unique bonuses and benefits detailed below. Signature accounts require a payment plan offered in 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month increments including C.R.E.D.D., Game Time Card, or recurring payments.
