Free-to-play MMOs are all the rage these days, and developers are finding that giving away games for free and then charging players for in-game items is often a far more profitable approach than charging a purchase fee and then a subscription fee on top of that.
The idea is that the allure of a free game is enough to lure a greater number of players into trying it out, and once they are hooked they can be easily convinced to spend money on digital items.
The latest upcoming release to be confirmed to take the free-to-play route is Trion Worlds’ End of Nations, an interesting looking MMORTS that we previewed at E3 last year.
So how exactly will it work?
“Every End of Nations player will have full access to all the heart-stopping action-packed strategic warfare that the game offers, including massive scale battles of over 50 players, a huge persistent world, and customization options to make every army and unit unique. Gamers can play in the solo campaign, in co-op mode with up to 50 other players, and in “Conquer the World” multiplayer in giant conflicts of up to 26 vs. 26 for global control of the massive persistent world. There’s no time limit on access, and all players can play for free.”
Find out more about End of Nations’ free-to-play model on the game’s official site.
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