
Zenimax has come out and revealed the big news behind The Elder Scrolls Online: The game will be subscription based. And just like many developers before them, Zenimax has opened up to this model in the only way that developers know how, by discussing how inferior or incompatible free to play is. So on the off chance that Zenimax does make Elder Scrolls free to play, I thought I would put their opinion on the model right front and center.
F2P, B2P, etc. are valid, proven business models – but subscription is the one that fits ESO the best, given our commitment to freedom of gameplay, quality and long-term content delivery. Plus, players will appreciate not having to worry about being “monetized” in the middle of playing the game, which is definitely a problem that is cropping up more and more in online gaming these days.
One down payment and a flat monthly fee gets you 100% of the content? Sounds great, I will have three. I’m holding you to this, Zenimax. If you make The Elder Scrolls Online free to play, you will have to live forever knowing that your actions caused mild disappointment in an editorial writer you have never met.
(Source: PC Gamer)
Glad somebody laid down the law on this! Throw a totally obscure blogger they’ve never heard of into that equation!