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Cabal Online: Cabal Goes Free to Play

SzarkSzark News ManagerMember Posts: 4,420
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The folks over at Cabal Online have announced in a recent press release that they will be changing the business model of their game by doing away with subscription fees for the European version of the game. Starting at the end of June, they will be making the game free to play, following the success of the free to play model in Asian markets.

On May 8th 2007 Games-Masters.com announced that its hit game, CABAL Online, will soon cease to charge a monthly fee. Players will be able to CABAL Online for absolutely FREE!
The decision may come as a shock to many current players, with the game increasingly achieving higher playing figures we believe it is a logical progression for the game dubbed a 'Revolution of Action'.

With the changes of payment system in both Japan and Korea, the game increasingly fits a new model. It was a natural decision to make and we believe the new model will allow for the increasing success of CABAL Online in Europe.

Based in the fantasy world of Nevareth, CABAL Online has been a great global success, captivating audiences with its fast paced role playing action. In a world that is forever changing, players have been excited by the introduction of features rarely seen in other worlds such as the power to build up numerous attacks, in the form of a combo attack system.

From the end of June, CABAL will be a Free to Play service. Players will be able to enter and join the world of Nevareth, simply by downloading the client and registering on the CABAL Online website. In what is set to be an exciting time for players, the change of system should see features such as nation wars, take on a whole new level; with reports from Korea already showing just how well CABAL performs in its new environment. Replacing the old system will be the new Free to Play service and new Premium services. All players will also be able to buy a range of items, bonuses and special features from the new Item Shop using CABAL Cash. Already several items have been introduced, including pet monsters, travelling hover boards and armours; with more promised in the coming months.

Current users will be given the chance to discuss their concerns with Games-Masters.com in a question and answer session on the CABAL forum.

The team at Games-Masters.com have promised to its users that it will continue to offer its high level of customer service, events and marketing. With planned updates throughout the year, CABAL will continue to expand and offer brand new challenges to those who grace its lands. In an era plagued by conflict and destruction, Games-Masters.com, warns players that they have seen nothing yet! With new portals planning to be opened, players must prepare for the unleashing of chaos to the natural order of CABAL Online. With such turmoil ahead, a battle of epic proportions is brewing, now with the opportunity for all to join.

Learn more here.

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  • Xerion12Xerion12 Member Posts: 371
    Is this game open to NA players?

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  • tornicadetornicade Member Posts: 35
    regardless the MMORPG industry will be watching this development closely.
  • lekizlekiz Member Posts: 171

    Cabal Online is alright, I played it back in the first Open Beta before they kicked out all of the North American players. This above, only applies to European players, the North American version is here: http://www.cabalonline.net/ - It has been out of the final closed beta for a few months now, I haven't heard anything else other then that. I wouldn't be surprised if the North American version turns out to be F2P with the Item Shop too.

  • SyverSyver Member Posts: 10
    WOHOOO!!!!! I can't wait to play cabal online again

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  • SynhellSynhell Member Posts: 67
    Before changing any plans. Should try delivering it to more people... . The Euros arent enough to support a game.
  • ArtaiosArtaios Member UncommonPosts: 550
    Originally posted by Synhell

    The Euros arent enough to support a game.
    Thats 100% right.



    We europeans hate this itemshop Games.



    We think its highly unfair that rich people just  can buy their ingame succes.
  • narakuunarakuu Member Posts: 348

    Dont speak for all Europeans thank you <.<

    Though I do keep away from games with itemshop.

    And just a little note... EUROPE ISNT A COUNTRY! ... wasnt aiming for anyone in specific, just getting it out there to the less informed beings.

  • mindmeldmindmeld Member UncommonPosts: 229
    Sounds great.



    Btw i dont have any problem with itemshop as long i dont have to pay any initial price for the game.

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  • GarrikGarrik Member UncommonPosts: 965

    Although this is awesome and i will definatly play. If the NA version comes out and its F2P and euro players can play then i will definatly move to the NA version due to it no doubt having a higher population.

    I really, really wish they would allow NA players, buy the license already guys.

    Thanks alot

    Garrik

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  • MidavegMidaveg Member Posts: 296
    Something to look into. Been hoping for Cabal to goes into F2P module.

    All canceled. Waiting on Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning.

  • gingus418gingus418 Member Posts: 128
    I'm just hoping that they end up bringing the game to NA too. I've really been wanting to play it since I found out about it last summer, and now that its f2p it looks like an even better game. lets just hope that whoever is working on the american side of the game can get their act together. they've been out of CB for like 4 months now, and there's been no info as to what's going on. quite sad imho

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  • rolsonrolson Member Posts: 36
    If it Wasnt For euro,jap,korean Cabal wouldn`t turn F2p,
  • FeldronFeldron Member UncommonPosts: 337

    From my experence with cabal they have alot more grind in the game earilier on then most games, I personally was shocked to find they had orginally planned for it to be pay to play as it is not even closer to any other quality mmo

    Its got a lot more storyline in it then your tipical korean mmo

    the classes and ablities are same old same old for korean mmos 

    Cabal really is not that good as far as the korean mmo market goes

    The only thing cabal did right was have more then the basic amount of lore that most korean mmos have

     

    I would suggest other games over Cabal

     

  • AselliaAsellia Member UncommonPosts: 174
    Sadly, I believe nobody is working on the NA version anylonger.



    GameNGame was trying to sell a license, but nobody would buy it so they announced they would no longer support it, and it was moved off their list. Since then, there has been nothing about it on its page, or on gamengame. And I did like that game very much -_-
  • ZebladeZeblade Member UncommonPosts: 931
    LOL sorry but EURO had nothing to do with this. Its been FREE before EURO had it.. Euro charged people for it. I been playing on the Jap server(free) for God knows how long.
  • AnawielAnawiel Member Posts: 98

    Originally posted by zidane01970
    Sadly, I believe nobody is working on the NA version anylonger.GameNGame was trying to sell a license, but nobody would buy it so they announced they would no longer support it, and it was moved off their list. Since then, there has been nothing about it on its page, or on gamengame. And I did like that game very much -_-

    Well, now that the game goes free, shouldn't it be possible to just download it and play on?! It shouldn't matter anymore if someone in NA has the licence or not.

  • AmatheAmathe Member LegendaryPosts: 7,630
    They sell items for money. So it's free only if you want to play the game without cool items. I hate games like this.

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  • drizzt1666drizzt1666 Member Posts: 62
    Me and my friend tried this game last summer, just a week before it turned p2p. In that time i played just for a limited ammount of time but i can say it is an ok game. When we had to grind in the early levels with our noobish gears and skills, we thought: "Oh gosh! another korean grindfest!" after that we saw 2 high level players pvp we had to grab up our chins from the ground The whole battle was like a real action movie So to make things simple: If you like the fast paced mmo"rpg"s (Not rpg - there isnt a single clue of role-playing) and you dont regret to grind (a natural element of these kind of games) then this game might be made for you.

    Im personaly waiting to continue with my character (if it still exist )
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