DCUO will be the latest big timer to go F2P this October. Their will be consequences for Free players but you get more out of it unlike Champions Online. Here's the rundown per user preferences.
- Free: New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots, powers and more through microtransactions.
- Premium: Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game.
- Legendary: Maximum features and benefits are included at this level. Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits.
I'll be checking this out on PC or the PS3 I "borrowed" from my bro and making my weapon using toons.
Since we are on the F2P subject, President of SOE, John Smedley said in an Interview that SWTOR (Star Wars: The Old Republic) will be the last of the Big MMOs in terms of subscription only games. This might be a "hidden" part why DCUO is going F2P. Go sign up and check it when it's out.
