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Starbreeze Goes Free-to-Play

by Matthew Kato on March 26, 2012 at 09:15 AM

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Starbreeze Studios, developers of the recent Syndicate reboot, are exploring a variety of gaming frontiers – including a free-to-play title called Cold Mercury.

The developer isn't revealing any details about the game just yet, but CEO Mikael Nermark is reassuring fans that the studio is still committed to triple-A projects. "Starbreeze will not leave the triple-A segment," he said.

"We are discussing with several leading game publisher on publisher-financed games, but we will broaden our product portfolio of games in the new business models and segments that have arisen in the games industry."

Starbreeze has previously announced that it is working on a PSN title, as well as a game currently dubbed P13 that involves Swedish director Josef Fares. It's unknown if these two projects are one and the same.

For more on Syndicate, check out Bryan's review.

[via GamesIndustry.biz]

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by GoldvsSilver Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:34 AM

Well, I guess Free-to-Play is kind of good, especially if it will help them financially. I've liked their games, there's always something more unique about the feel than all the run-of-the-mill games.
by ThisBlueSquid Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:36 AM

Why can't Microsoft pick up on the free-to-play model? They're really starting to slack.
Well I'm happy to see Starbreeze still doing well and making innovative first person shooters.
by Darth Maul Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:37 AM

F2P n00bs
by GSWarriorsFan Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:39 AM

I know that free-to-play has turned out to be pretty profitable for most developers, so to see one of my favorite developers utilize it to gain financially is fine by me.
by Epicopenworld Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:44 AM

I can see it why....there last two titles (Syndicate and Lord of the Rings) have been okay but not great.
by Alex Hanavan Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Everything is turning free to play! and I've been wanting to try Syndicate
by Palor Monday, March 26, 2012 at 09:52 AM

Good luck to them. I am just not sure it is a smart move. I see lots of companies trying the F2P model and it works well for some. However I think for the F2P, micro transaction system to work you need to release a very good product with addictive game play like LoL.

If you release a mediocre game people will try the free elements but never pay for any of the extras. If you look at the successful F2P games most of them were at one time subscription based MMOS that adapted over. Outside of android and iphone games I don't see many games designed from the ground up to be F2P having much success, but maybe I am just looking at the wrong games.

I do have some hope for games like Planet Side 2 and MechWarrior Online. At the same time I am worried that those could be great games ruined by the micro transaction system....not sure what any of this has to do with Starbreeze.
by new traditionalist Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:04 AM

the hopefully the f2p game is something different. mmo's are getting at that age where the paint is starting to peel.
by Mirage001 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Well if its free on psn count me in i love free stuff :)
by deekan12 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:31 AM

I just want them to make another Chronicles of Riddick! But too many dumbs won't buy 'em!
by ViaDanchops Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Hmm, it'll be nice to see what Starbreeze contributes.
by Meta77 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM

who the hell is starbreeze. lol
by CallMeFuture Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

F2P means more noobs, sweet. I will be one of them. ;)
by Warrior Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Awwww... If only they would put in on the 3Ds...
by Sepewrathv1 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Well good luck to them, but that market is going to become as over-saturated as the AAA market, but a whole lot faster I think.
by Dylan Patton Monday, March 26, 2012 at 02:08 PM

F2P seems like a good idea...always struck me as odd that you have to pay to play a game you already bought
by gamesforever117 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 02:11 PM

Could be good :)
by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Monday, March 26, 2012 at 03:51 PM

Cool
by rekoin Monday, March 26, 2012 at 04:28 PM

My fav three words free-to-play.