Atari and Cryptic Studios have announced that their superhero-themed massively multiplayer online game, Champions Online, will be free to play starting January 25.
This means all of the game’s core content will require no extra charge, with the exception of the game’s "Adventure Packs." The developer and publisher are still allowing players to purchase premium content through the game’s C-Store.
Lord of the Rings Online went a similar route back in September and ended up tripling its revenue as a result. Time will tell whether Champions Online can find similar success in the coming months.
