14 DAY TRIAL // It's only been about a month since CrimeCraft came out and it's already getting ready for some major changes. Vogster's persistent online shooter will change the subscription policy, but won't be going free all the way. The game will make a financial compromise for gamers and offer three different monthly subscription fees. As such, it will get a $4.99 subscription in addition to the $9.99, but will also get an unlimited free trial version. These changes will take place somewhere in late October, and the concept is at least worth watching for developments.
According to the press release made by Vogster, there will be some discrepancies between the different subscriptions. Players who choose the free trial version will be able to experience most of what the game has to offer, except maybe for winning an actual fight. The $4.99 and $9.99 subscriptions will have a faster experience gain, added skill slots and expanded inventory space as well as additional customization options. At this time there is no clear distinction between the differences that the two paid subscriptions will have, but the developer promises to not let players make a blind decision. In-game "velvet rope" areas will be created and will "allow players to make a fully-informed subscription decision."
To bring some attention to this change, Vogster has decided to further play the “preferential treatment” card. Players who pick up the game before the free trial becomes available will get a three-month premium-level subscription as well as an "Original Gangster" title for their character. Along with the subscription change, the game will also get the first big patch since it's launched. Also coming by the end of the month, the patch will bring improvements like PvE bosses with special loot, achievements and titles, a richer RPG experience with a development of the background story of the city but also an addition to the PvP, with the highest ranked player dropping loot in Riot Mode.
The incentives, as well as the free trial, are both meant to bring new players to the game. The developer's big hope is that the disadvantage the free trial version members will suffer from will frustrate them enough to get a paid subscription and get revenge on those they previously lost against. A long shot to say the least, since it's most probable that they will just be frustrated into abandoning the game and find something that is more balanced.