Bethesda launches Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
March 19, 2015 | 07:07
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The Elder Scrolls Online, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the well-regarded fantasy franchise, has officially made the move to a subscription-free model.
While developer Bethesda had traditionally shied away from an Elder Scrolls MMO, the long-awaited multiplayer entry in the franchise finally landed last year. Sadly, it was not exactly well-received: in our review the game came in for strong criticism over its derivative and boring nature, while the relatively high purchase price coupled with a mandatory £8.99 a month subscription fee saw slow uptake.
Facing poor sales, Bethesda did the only logical thing: rebrand the game as a subscription-free title and drop the monthly charge. Now known as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, the game is available to play as a one-off purchase on PC, with its delayed console ports due to land in June this year. Any existing player with an account that has been cancelled or a subscription that has lapsed will be able to log in and play from today onwards at no charge, while newcomers need only buy a copy of the game to get involved.
Naturally, Bethesda needs to defray the ongoing cost of running an MMO infrastructure - so it should be no surprise that the company is launching an in-game shop that will allow players to pay real-world cash for virtual items. An optional subscription service, dubbed ESO Plus, will also be available, allowing players to receive in-game cash, downloadable content, and character bonuses in exchange for a 30, 90 or 180 day commitment.
Full details of the changes that come as part of Tamriel Unlimited are available at the official website.
While developer Bethesda had traditionally shied away from an Elder Scrolls MMO, the long-awaited multiplayer entry in the franchise finally landed last year. Sadly, it was not exactly well-received: in our review the game came in for strong criticism over its derivative and boring nature, while the relatively high purchase price coupled with a mandatory £8.99 a month subscription fee saw slow uptake.
Facing poor sales, Bethesda did the only logical thing: rebrand the game as a subscription-free title and drop the monthly charge. Now known as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, the game is available to play as a one-off purchase on PC, with its delayed console ports due to land in June this year. Any existing player with an account that has been cancelled or a subscription that has lapsed will be able to log in and play from today onwards at no charge, while newcomers need only buy a copy of the game to get involved.
Naturally, Bethesda needs to defray the ongoing cost of running an MMO infrastructure - so it should be no surprise that the company is launching an in-game shop that will allow players to pay real-world cash for virtual items. An optional subscription service, dubbed ESO Plus, will also be available, allowing players to receive in-game cash, downloadable content, and character bonuses in exchange for a 30, 90 or 180 day commitment.
Full details of the changes that come as part of Tamriel Unlimited are available at the official website.
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