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Free-To-Play Steel Diver On The Way From Nintendo

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by Kyle Hilliard on June 18, 2013 at 07:28 PM

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The mostly forgotten Steel Diver 3DS launch title is coming back, and this time it's going to be free.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Steel Diver is getting a free-to-play entry to IGN. Nintendo had previously revealed that it was investigating the free-to-play model in a recent investor and analyst presentation. At the time, it didn't reveal what franchise was going to be used, but it did assure Nintendo fans that it wouldn't be a high-profile franchise like Mario.

The new free-to-play Steel Diver will be an all new game. Miyamoto told IGN, "There is something we’re doing with the Steel Diver idea that I think is going to open things up with that game... It’s going to be very fun. We’re exploring from a perspective of where we can take that from a multiplayer standpoint - it's going to have this four-player battle mode that I think is going to be very interesting."

Miyamoto did not reveal any other details but said that he was hoping to show something soon. For more on Steel Diver, you can check out our review of the 3DS game.

[Source: IGN]

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Filed under: News, Free-to-Play, free to play, Nintendo 3DS, 3ds, submarines, steel fiver

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by HKA zbad805 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:31 PM

Wow, I completely forgot about this game. I wonder if this free-to-play version will be for Wii U or 3DS?
by The Destroyer Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:35 PM

I'm glad they're expanding and trying new things.
by Neon Pixels Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:49 PM

Well, if it's free and on the 3DS, then I will definitely be trying it.
by Keelija9000 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:50 PM

Isn't this kind of a slap in the face to the people who bought it?
by nesmo720 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:52 PM

GLAD I DIDNT BUY IT, sorry to those who had to pay for this game.
by Companion Cube Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 07:54 PM

It'll probably be for Wii U.
by Robertman2/Kira Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:05 PM

Free?
by darkflamemaster Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:07 PM

nintendo and sony's FTP are awesome! while on xbox, you need to be a gold member to play FTP games :O
by slickvicXLVI Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:09 PM

glad its a lesser known franchise, and not something more iconic. Gives them more room to experiment without lots of backlash. I'm interested to see how it goes. not a fan of FTP, but maybe Nintendo can pull it off
by napalmninja Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:14 PM

This could actually be really awesome, I look forward to hearing more about it.
by Gorow the Maverick Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:14 PM

Of all the games, it had to be the one that Gamestop GAVE me for buying a 3DS
by RezidentHazard (Skeptical Inquirer) Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 08:21 PM

I found Steel Diver to be an interesting and unique experience for the 3DS. The 3D "aquarium-style" graphics looked fantastic.

Though, I can see why it didn't garner the highest praise. The controls, while interesting and creatively logical took a lot of getting used to, and the game was pretty short (which bothers a lot of people). Its probably one of the most challenging games on the system.

I'll be looking forward to this freebie.
by Stonecutters908 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 09:17 PM

okay...?
by Kid Ica Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 09:31 PM

Really? There's no catch? No limited or paid version? Nintendo might be getting cooler... :)
by Warrior Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 09:44 PM

Sweet!
by The Enemy Gate is Down Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 09:51 PM

Well, 'Free' and '3DS' are both good on their own, so lets see how they do together.
by Pizza Koopa Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 09:57 PM

Interesting to see Nintendo trying out the F2P model.
by Hawk_hotlips Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:34 PM

If they can improve on the old concept, I'm all for it.
by NintendoVER Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:48 PM

I assume Nintendo is using this as a test run to see what they can do with F2p, and if it goes as planned, they'll probably make another with a more well known franchise

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