Secret World Legends Announced, Re-Launch Of The Secret World
Funcom is re-launching their MMO The Secret World as a 'shared-world RPG' instead, with a name change to Secret World Legends. It's getting a major overhaul.
These aren't superficial changes either but some big-time game changers as it shifts the 2012 release to a free-to-play model. The traditional MMO part is being exchanged for multiplayer becoming an optional affair and not a requirement to enjoy the game's story content.
"Secret World Legends plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural in an adventure that crosses our world with the realms of ancient myth and legend. As players traverse the globe unraveling complex investigations into the unknown, they’ll need to uncover clues and use their own wits as much as their characters’ abilities. "
"A highly extensive and customizable arsenal of firearms, weapons, gear and otherworldly powers will give players the strength to battle the forces of darkness as they dig deeper into these vast and mysterious lands. Players can go at it alone and enjoy the over 100 hours of story at their own pace, or team up with others as they explore the world and unravel its mysteries."
Subscription-based MMOs have been a dying breed for a while now with many switching to free-to-play business models. Many still retain an option for subscriptions - usually offering exclusive perks - but microtransactions are the lifeblood of the MMO market today. F2P often sees a rise in revenue and profits for MMO operators, such as with EA and BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Secret World Legends releases on PC in spring 2017.
