Awhile back, it was revealed that WildStar was going to become free-to-play in an upcoming patch for the game, dubbed WildStar Reloaded. However, it was unclear when this patch would go live; until now that is. Today, developer Carbine Studios revealed the release date for the patch.
WildStar Reloaded goes live on September 29th of this year. The update is described by the studio as the “biggest game update yet”, as in addition to going free to play, it will add new content, enhanced game systems, and other improvements.
“While the first phase of the closed beta has been focused on testing the improved player experience—including new content and tutorials—phase two will ensure that the economic aspects of the free-to-play transition are launch-ready”, the developer explained. “The second phase will also offer invited players a risk-free opportunity to test the new in-game store by buying NCoin—a real money currency that is all new to WildStar. All NCoin purchased during the second phase will be copied to players’ beta characters, allowing them to test the entire purchase process and the purchased NCoin will then be transferred in full to their live characters once the transition officially happens.”
Currently, a closed beta for WildStar Reloaded is going on right now for all current subscribers. Non-subscribers can sign up for it over on Carbine’s website.