Lord of the Rings Online was a Game you paid your hard earned money for each month to play but come September 10th – put that money away as it will go in full “Free to play” mode. Of course like most other Free to play games, to get the extra stuff, you need to spend money. You’ll be able to download the game client, create an account, and battle the forces of EVIL~! without paying one red cent.
Of course, you’re free to purchase additional content, such as fancy weapons and armor and other premium content.
In short: the game = free, but any accouterments will cost ya.
You know what other MMO is going free-to-play? Everquest. Who saw that coming?
Methinks Blizzard would do well to come up with alternatives to this $15/month system if it wants to maintain its top spot, particularly as we get closer to the release of The Old Republic. Not that I know a darn thing about Star Wars, but the game certainly looks like it’ll be worth a punt.
Source: Crunchgear
