End of Nations to be free-to-play

Conquering the world just got a lot more affordable, as Trion Worlds announced that its MMORTS End of Nations
will be released as a top-notch free-to-play title. This decision means
that players can not only obtain a copy of the client for free, but
play through the solo, co-op, and the persistent-world multiplayer
conquest modes as well.

Trion's Dave Luehmann hopes this will give End of Nations a competitive advantage when it launches: "Being able to offer a premium game such as End of Nations
for free sets us apart in this industry. At Trion, we strive to
innovate online gaming while emphasizing the delivery of the best core
gameplay experience available. Our decision to release End of Nations as a AAA free–to-play title is guided by these principles."

Trion will be offering an optional subscription package and a game store
to enhance players' experience. The store will sell customization and
convenience items, and Trion has clearly stated that it will not be
selling "pay-to-win items" through it.

During our hands-on impressions
from last year, we noted that the title was probably not best suited
for a monthly subscription, so it's good to see Trion freeing the game
from that business model. End of Nations will be available to players at this month's Gamescom.