Sci-fi MMORPG 'Earthrise' goes free-to-play in 2012

Iceberg Interactive and game developer Masthead Studios have announced that the MMORPG Earthrise will become Free To Play in 2012. Starting December 1st, Masthead will no longer charge players monthly subscriptions.

Earthrise is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi MMORPG, featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat.

Key features include:

• Highly customizable characters with over 100 different skills, abilities, and tactics.
• No artificial "class" restrictions get in the way of making the character you want.
• Fast-paced action-combat featuring dynamic targeting, customizable power armor and hundreds of high-tech weapons.
• Sophisticated Player versus Player (PvP) mechanics that let you fight for the established order, join the revolutionary underground, or carve your own bloody path as an independent criminal.
• Territorial conquest and defense that matters. In your domain, you create your own rules – or let anarchy reign.
• Character progression that keeps you advancing in your career with no limits.
• An advanced market-based economy with in-game supply and demand based on player activities.
• Deep crafting mechanics that let you design and manufacture unique items from customizable blueprints and raw resources.

More details about Earthrise can be fount at www.play-earthrise.com.