DCUO goes f2p 11/01/2011

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DCUO goes f2p 11/01/2011

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http://www.dcuniverseonline.com/free/

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/119/1195161p1.html
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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 (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 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.
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Pretty much all SoE games are going this way, aren't they?

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Don't forget it's also f2p on PS3 too. Download the client from the PSN Store.
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Re: DCUO goes f2p 11/01/2011

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one week later and...

F2P DC Universe Online welcomes 1 million new players
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011- ... ew-players
One million new players have flocked to DC Universe Online since the MMO turned free-to-play, Sony Online Entertainment has announced.

They are apparently split evenly between PC and PS3.
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Re: DCUO goes f2p 11/01/2011

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Seems like all these games go F2P out of desperation instead of by design.

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