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Archeage Unchained will be B2P without subscription.

DragnelusDragnelus Member EpicPosts: 3,503
edited August 2019 in The Pub at MMORPG.COM
https://comingsoon.trionworlds.com/

What‘s new in ArcheAge Unchained?

The new ArcheAge Unchained makes the whole, diverse world of the original ArcheAge available to everybody.
Without powerful premium content, the game offers an equal playing field for every style of player.

Power and progression are limited only by your own ambitions.
Find more information here.




FAQ - ArcheAge Unchained

What are the differences between ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained? 

Your feedback over the years encouraged us to provide a different game experience for you, our community. ArcheAge: Unchained is a new way to play the game with a different business model. We've changed entirely its monetization which was simply not possible to this great extent with the already existing ArcheAge F2P version. 
In ArcheAge: Unchained there is no longer a subscription model. With a onetime purchase, you can enjoy the content as often as you want. You will be able to purchase vanity items via Credits and we will implement seasonal ArchePasses. We are focusing on fairer gameplay which is why we decided to change a few monetization features for ArcheAge: Unchained. There’ll be more information in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned! 

Why didn't you change the monetization of the original ArcheAge F2P version and instead make a new game out of it? 
Over the last years, we considered several ideas on how we could change the monetization system to create a more fair game experience for our community. Several changes have already been implemented in the original ArcheAge version such as the Hiram gear, the implementation of exchangeable mounts and pets for Manastorm Crystals and the Merchant’s Favor tokens in crates. 
Unfortunately, our idea for ArcheAge: Unchained was not feasible for the original ArcheAge F2P version with an already existing game economy. The original ArcheAge servers will remain and we will keep two different versions of ArcheAge with different business models. 
We absolutely believe that ArcheAge: Unchained is the right decision. We want to continue this adventure for several years with our great community for both versions - ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained. 

Will I be able to transfer my items or Credits between both versions? 
As ArcheAge: Unchained has a different business model, it will be implemented like a new game with a new server environment. There will be no transfer of items or characters between the already existing version and ArcheAge: Unchained. Credits can only be used where they have been bought. 
In ArcheAge: Unchained everyone starts fresh! There will be no additional bonus if you switch from the F2P version. It’s all about your skills, your dedication and the decisions that you make! 

What will be the price for ArcheAge: Unchained? When is the release date? 
We will reveal more information in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned! 

Do I still have to get Patron Subscription? 
There will be no subscription in ArcheAge: Unchained. No one can simply purchase an advantage over others. Everyone will have the same amount of Labor regeneration and a cap of 5,000 Labor Points. Housing will be available for everyone. 

What about Apex? 
Apex will not exist in ArcheAge: Unchained. 

Will there be new content alongside this release? 
Both ArcheAge versions will receive a new major update this fall. They will each have the same content and updates which will include a new skillset named Swiftblade, a revamp of the siege system, a new naval arena and lots more. We are super excited about this update! 

Follow our social media platforms for regular updates! This is going to be epic! 

*Some topics discussed in this FAQ may be revised prior to the official release of ArchAge: Unchained.

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  • lahnmirlahnmir Member LegendaryPosts: 5,053
    Archepasses, lets see what that means before getting anywhere near excited. I would also love to buy the game I spend 150 bucks on in the first place again.

    /Cheers,
    Lahnmir
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    It is incredibly difficult to design some meaningfull leg content that would fit a space ship game - simply because it is not a leg game.

    It is just huge resource waste....'

    Gdemami absolutely not being an armchair developer

  • kenguru23kenguru23 Member UncommonPosts: 49
    Interesting. Keeping an eye on this one. I'm just very suspicious what they mean by "vanity items" and wtf is archepass. I hope it won't all just turn up to be just Archeage: Unchanged
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  • KyleranKyleran Member LegendaryPosts: 44,057
    Hmm, maybe....

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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,651
    Shame they are a few years late...
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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,651
    By the way.  Camelot Unchained wants their name back.

    KyleranalkarionlogPalebaneTokkenp4ttythep3rf3ctwingoodChildoftheShadows

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  • Panther2103Panther2103 Member EpicPosts: 5,779
    Honestly, a B2P option for Archeage sounds kind of nice. Hopefully they don't get too crazy with the passes, and keep the vanity only items. 
  • KyleranKyleran Member LegendaryPosts: 44,057
    edited August 2019
    By the way.  Camelot Unchained wants their name back.

    Is OK, CU won't be needing it for another 18 months at least at the rate they are going.
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  • SpottyGekkoSpottyGekko Member EpicPosts: 6,916
    The wolf looks quite fetching in it's new sheepskin outfit...
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  • AeanderAeander Member LegendaryPosts: 8,060
    Calling it now. Pay to win items added within 2 years.
    gunklacker
  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,651
    Aeander said:
    Calling it now. Pay to win items added within 2 years.
    I think it more likely that this is just an attempt to squeeze out some cash from former players (believe they all have to re-purchase the game) and then a shut down when the purchases slow.

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  • danwest58danwest58 Member RarePosts: 2,012
    The minute this stops making money on their cash shop they will add the P2W bullshit back.  Nice Bait and switch.  This would be what the 12th bait and switch this game has had?
    KyleranSteelhelm
  • DemuerteDemuerte Member UncommonPosts: 37
    They got enough out of me during beta and off & on in the first year. Unless there is something compelling enough to re-purchase the game, this launch might just sit back and enjoy the show. I can already hear the fanboys & haters gearing up for battle.
  • KyleranKyleran Member LegendaryPosts: 44,057
    edited August 2019
    Aeander said:
    Calling it now. Pay to win items added within 2 years.
    I think it more likely that this is just an attempt to squeeze out some cash from former players (believe they all have to re-purchase the game) and then a shut down when the purchases slow.
    More likely they will release a new fresh start server, which maybe you'll have to buy access for again to gain access.

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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,651
    Torval said:
    Slapshot1188 said:
    By the way.  Camelot Unchained wants their name back.

    You mean Age of Conan: Unchained.
    Good point.  When did AoC Unchained announce?   CU was so long ago entire games have come and gone... I have lost all frame of time.
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  • AlbatroesAlbatroes Member LegendaryPosts: 7,671
    I'll check back 3 months after its live.
  • kenguru23kenguru23 Member UncommonPosts: 49
    "Housing will be available for everyone. "
    I wonder how are they going to make this work?I  remember everytime a new server opened the space was gone in hours. Are they making housing instanced? Or am I just misunderstanding the statement...
  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
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  • KyleranKyleran Member LegendaryPosts: 44,057
    edited August 2019
    Iselin said:
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
    Yes, absolutely,  no credit or discount for previous patronage, no transfer of characters or assets.

    "True friends stab you in the front." | Oscar Wilde 

    "I need to finish" - Christian Wolff: The Accountant

    Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm

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  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Kyleran said:
    Iselin said:
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
    Yes, absolutely,  no credit or discount for previous patronage, no transfer of characters or assets.
    The only thing better than selling a game is selling it twice :)
    KyleranSpottyGekko[Deleted User]PalebaneiixviiiixSteelhelm
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  • DemuerteDemuerte Member UncommonPosts: 37
    Iselin said:
    Kyleran said:
    Iselin said:
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
    Yes, absolutely,  no credit or discount for previous patronage, no transfer of characters or assets.
    The only thing better than selling a game is selling it twice :)
    Why stop there? Sell it as many times as people will pay for it. To include all the cash shop items.
    Kyleran[Deleted User]Steelhelm
  • BloodaxesBloodaxes Member EpicPosts: 4,662
    Iselin said:
    Kyleran said:
    Iselin said:
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
    Yes, absolutely,  no credit or discount for previous patronage, no transfer of characters or assets.
    The only thing better than selling a game is selling it twice :)
    In a way, it makes "sense". If they allowed people to transfer, there would be an imbalance vs the newer people. It sucks, but I can understand why.

  • AlbatroesAlbatroes Member LegendaryPosts: 7,671
    Demuerte said:
    Iselin said:
    Kyleran said:
    Iselin said:
    Are they going to charge those who already bought packages in the original chained version?
    Yes, absolutely,  no credit or discount for previous patronage, no transfer of characters or assets.
    The only thing better than selling a game is selling it twice :)
    Why stop there? Sell it as many times as people will pay for it. To include all the cash shop items.
    Bethesda are masters at this. How many times did they resell Skyrim?
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  • Sal1Sal1 Member UncommonPosts: 430
    edited August 2019
    By the way.  Camelot Unchained wants their name back.


  • alkarionlogalkarionlog Member EpicPosts: 3,584
    Aeander said:
    Calling it now. Pay to win items added within 2 years.
    I give 6 months top


    fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me

    only way I would even check this was IF I had free access since i'm patron(was), if not I will be nice to see people rage when sh!t hit the fan again, and even so only I read teh dman patch notes they will have on this, if is the same as the servers now, don't matter, even without the pay w win, it will be crap
    FOR HONOR, FOR FREEDOM.... and for some money.
  • fcweddfcwedd Member UncommonPosts: 196
    What are they going to do to the players who purchased the $200 founder's pack from back in the day? Will they still get their pre-order goodies etc?
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