Carbine Studios has announced that WildStar's business model will be a hybrid one that offers a subscription alongside a "play-to-pay" option.
The developer has revealed two key options will be available to anyone wanting to play the sci-fi MMO after the month of free game time included in the box expires: a standard monthly subscription, or the use of an in-game item called "C.R.E.D.D." to gain a month of game time.
When redeemed, C.R.E.E.D. will add an extra month of game time to your account. There are two ways to obtain it: you can either buy it from other players using in-game gold at the Commodities Exchange (CX), or buy it directly from Carbine at the WildStar website where it will cost $19.99 / €16.99 / £11.99 - slightly more than a month's subscription, which costs $14.99 / €12.99 / £8.99 (though discounts exist if you lock yourself in for longer periods). It can be stockpiled, and you can chain redemptions so you never have to pay a penny to play the game beyond buying the box.
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