Get the ale ready because Lord of the Rings Online is going free-to-play on September 10, 2010. North American and European gamers can expect to welcome the F2P LotRO with open arms on that date.
Since June, fans of the MMO have been patiently waiting for the F2P release. After months of beta testing, teaser screenshots, and anticipation, the firm release date gives players a tangible date to mark on their calenders.
Free means Free! – Players will download LOTRO by visiting www.lotro.com and join with millions of other adventurers as they explore the most complete and authentic recreation of Middle-earth ever created and participate in LOTRO’s award-winning epic story up to level 50 for free.
Visit the new LOTRO Store! -- The LOTRO Store is loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customization and more! The LOTRO Store is seamlessly integrated into the game and lets the player identify new and exciting ways to enhance and customize their experience using points which can be purchased in the store or earned through gameplay.
Be a LOTRO VIP! – Players who elect to become a LOTRO VIP will have unlimited access to all premium content, receive priority server access, 5 character slots, a shared bank slot, and a monthly allotment of points to spend in the new LOTRO Store.
LotRO's pricing model will be similar to that of Turbine's other hit F2P MMO, Dungeons and Dragons Online. There will be Free players, Premium players, and VIPs. A Free player is anyone who is signed up to play the game but hasn't bought anything from the LotRO store. A Premium player is someone who is signed up to play and has bought Turbine Points from the LotRO store. A VIP is someone who is still subscribing to the game. For more details on these subscription options visit the official site.
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