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 Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:41 pm Post subject: DC Universe Online For PS3 Is Going Free-To-Play |
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| PS Blog wrote: | DC Universe Online for PS3 Is Going Free-To-Play
What could possibly be better than battling with thousands of other players online in the first, and only, action MMO on the PS? How about battling FOR FREE? That’s right, DC Universe Online will soon be free to download from the PlayStation Store, and free-to-play with no monthly fees required.
So what’s the catch? There is none. The entire game will be open for you to play for free. We have gotten a lot of feedback from gamers asking for an opportunity to play without a subscription requirement. So, that got us thinking about how to offer access to the game in a way that allows gamers to play their way. We wanted something that would give players options. We know different types of gamers are playing – and want to play – DCUO, and we want each person to be able to play in a way that best fits their style. That’s why we’ve created three levels of access to the game:
- Free Access – Just like it sounds. Download and play the game for free. You also get all ongoing game updates (except DLC packs).
- Premium Access – This next level of access opens up to you if you spend at least $5 in the in-game store. Premium Access grants you additional benefits that improve your experience in the game, such as more inventory slots, more character slots, bank slots and more free Vault tickets. So all you have to do is pick up some cool items in the store or buy a DLC pack and you unlock Premium Access. The best part? Once you unlock Premium Access you keep it for the life of your account.
- Legendary Access – With Legendary Access you can unlock the maximum level of features and benefits. To unlock Legendary Access you can pay for a $14.99 per month game pass, or save big with a discounted multi-month pass. Lifetime members are automatically granted Legendary access. Legendary Access also includes all DLC packs at no extra charge.
I know all of this sounds great for the soon-to-be new players, but it’s just as good for all of you who still play, or used to play. Current players who are currently on a month-to-month or multi-month game pass will automatically be granted Legendary Access for the remaining time on their game pass once we officially transition to free-to-play. They can continue to play and stay at the Legendary Access level, or opt to migrate to another level.
If you used to play DCUO, this gives you a great opportunity to come back and rejoin your old crimefighting (or evil-doing) friends without spending a cent. If you previously purchased DCUO at a retail store or through a PSN download and activated your account, you will automatically be granted Premium Access when you come back.
You can go to our website for more details on the three levels of access, plus a FAQ that should cover any other questions that you may have. We can’t tell you how excited we are to be making this move, and can’t wait to have you all join us in game. Talk to us in the comments below and let us know what you think. We’re listening. |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Well, it's out now.
The installer from the PS Store is 124MB.
After that you'll need to download an extra 1.4GB.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| BurnZ wrote: | Well, it's out now.
The installer from the PS Store is 124MB.
After that you'll need to download an extra 1.4GB. |
Unless they have made some miraculous breakthrough in data compression technology, I think you can count on having to download considerably more than that. However, I am basing this on the install that I recently deleted from my PS3 (right before they announced going free to play, dammit...), which was something in the ballpark of 12-15 GB, according to my alcohol damaged memory.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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It could of reserved that much space, like PlayStation Home does.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I got the US version because the AU version still said $70 when I looked (it doesn't now) and I am 43% in so there's no going back.
But Crank is right, it's not 1.4gb, its 14gb download. You have to do it in game too so no background download.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:41 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, my bad it is.
I'm at 45% it's been 10 hours and I have just over 8GB left. >.<
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Yeah I'm around the same after 8 hours =/ And it's Uncharted day so it won't be downloading for awhile.
Are the servers region locked at all?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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downloads of patches and the like in this game are some of the slowest I've experienced in my life.. Hardly put any time into it since I'd say oh yeah I'll play that tonight, put the disc in and have a 3 hour wait on my hands..
Will have another look at it now it's free to play.
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| Cro wrote: | downloads of patches and the like in this game are some of the slowest I've experienced in my life.. Hardly put any time into it since I'd say oh yeah I'll play that tonight, put the disc in and have a 3 hour wait on my hands..
Will have another look at it now it's free to play. |
Yeah, that's one of the main reasons I stopped playing.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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14GB wouldn't be so bad if I could actually get the speed of my connection from the PS network. I only seem to get about 150-200kbps. I might give the PC version a shot.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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20 hours... 66%
4.9GB to go...
| Luketheman5 wrote: | | Are the servers region locked at all? |
I'll see what I can find out, unless someone else knows this...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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If they are....I'm going to be very disappointed because I'm 7gb to go and I want to play with Palgn people!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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I'm abit late to reply, but from what I've read, yeah it's locked.
I've made my guy, he has a top hat and can fly. Nothing else is needed, apart from me giving him fire abilities.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Well...downloading again then. I'll leave the PS3 on all night and hope for at least 50%
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| Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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download both ? or is it like home were it overights your game data ?
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Could download both I guess....But it takes way too long. 19 hours and I'm on 97%. Wouldn't be so bad if it was a background download but oh well. Look out EU servers here I come!
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| Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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in a way its shame we all dont just use the US one or tho ... one day il download both in the mean time il just have to sit both out
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:24 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if I should download it for my PC or PS3, does the controller work for this or is it better suited on keyboard ?
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Any MMO is better with a keyboard.
But it does work alright with a controller, it just has less hotkeys.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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I have had someone recommend this to me twice but I'm not interested in MMO's and I don't like the DC Universe so even for free I have 0 interest in it.
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just downloaded this on the weekend. is there a palgn guild or something? id be keen to join with my zany new character. php is the way to go on this game i think.
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