Free trials are a growing trend in subscription MMOs. More and more, developers are realizing that if they expect players to spend a hefty sum to purchase a game as well as a monthly fee, they need to offer more than a website and a trailer video. Players want to know what they're getting into -- they're less inclined these days to drop $40-$50 (plus the cost of the second month's subscription, something most games require) on a game that they're not completely sure they're going to enjoy.
With that in mind, Darkfall has jumped on the trial bandwagon. It's not a free trial, but it's a trial nonetheless.
Aventurine Studios published their tentative patch notes for their upcoming update for Darkfall: Unholy Wars. The new patch makes some major changes to combat, the tweaks to the combat system were largely based on player feedback.
Aventurine S.A., the makers of Darkfall have announced a free to play weekend. Between October 3rd and 6th new and old players alike will be able to jump in to Darkfall for free. If you have never had the opportunity to experience this high quality Hardcore PVP MMORPG, now is your chance.
Aventurine have just announced that both current and past Darkfall Online players will be able to sample the massive world of the sandbox MMO for one last time before the servers close.
