Pax Dei’s upcoming Early Access Release on June 18th has many players curious about what the future holds for the game in terms of subscription, especially regarding the business model and the benefits of the Founder’s Packs. Here’s a detailed look into what you can expect.
The exact business model for Pax Dei after Early Access has not been finalized yet, as the early access period will last a year, and Mainframe Industries warns that major updates will require it to “wipe the game and start over”.
Pax Dei Post-Early Access Subscription and Founder's Pack
Mainframe Industries plans to use the Early Access period to gather feedback from the community before making a decision. This approach will help them tailor the final business model to best suit the players’ needs.
The general direction, however, seems to follow a structure familiar to classic MMORPGs like World of Warcraft or Eve Online. With Pax Dei, this typically involves:
- One-Time Purchase: Buying the game will grant access and one or more plots of land to build your settlement for an initial period.
- Subscription Model: Ongoing access to the game will require a subscription or a similar fee. This fee will scale based on the number of plots a player wishes to maintain, reflecting the operational costs associated with managing these plots and the number of characters the player has.
Founder’s Packs Benefits
Purchasing a Founder’s Pack will grant you these bonuses:
- Unlimited Early Access: Play the game without restrictions for the entire duration of Early Access, at least until June 2025.
- Initial Purchase Cost Coverage: This covers the initial purchase cost at the full game launch.
- Exclusive Content: Gain additional character slots and exclusive recipes that are yours to keep permanently.
Founder’s Packs Breakdown
Journeyman Pack Priced at £34.99:
* Game Access: Unlimited during Early Access.
* Plots of Land: 1 plot.
* Character Slots: 2 slots.
* Exclusive Recipes: Founder’s Outfit (6 recipes).
* Founder Discord Role.
Artisan Pack Priced at £49.99:
* Game Access: Unlimited during Early Access.
* Plots of Land: 2 plots.
* Character Slots: 4 slots.
* Exclusive Recipes: Founder’s Outfit (6 recipes) and Hunter’s Lodge (7 recipes).
* Founder Discord Role.
Master Pack Priced at £89.99:
* Game Access: Unlimited during Early Access.
* Plots of Land: 4 plots.
* Character Slots: 6 slots.
* Exclusive Recipes: Founder’s Outfit (6 recipes), Hunter’s Lodge (7 recipes), and Wyvern Building Set (7 recipes).
* Founder Discord Role.
If any additional details are revealed in the lead-up to the launch or in the upcoming roadmap, we will keep you informed.
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