Free-to-Play DDO Unlimited gets first major update

Turbine has launched the first major content update for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited) since it went to free to play earlier this year. The new update offers several new features, a new Epic Difficulty setting, as well as over 100 new items to purchase in the DDO Store

In addition, Turbine has released a new DDO video, which gives a glimpse into the Vale of Twilight adventure pack, now available for purchase in the DDO store. The video can be found after the jump.

The update includes a new adventure pack called Path of Inspiration, a new Veteran Status system that rewards who by earn 1000 favor (unlocks the ability to create characters which enter the game at level four), a new Epic Difficulty setting and new DDO Store goods like 32-point build characters, a size upgrade to the shared account bank, new hair styles, Reincarnation items and more. Get all the details by checking out www.ddo.com.

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DDO Unlimited head start program begins

Today Turbine has begun the head start program for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited, the soon-to-be free-to-play MMO. The head start is now live for all current and former subscribers as well as recent participants in the closed beta. DDO Unlimited introduces a new pricing model that allows players to download and play for free, purchasing whatever extras they want or need like adventure packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new DDO Store. They can also subscribe to get unlimited access to all of the game’s content.

Besides being just free, the new version of the game introduces a higher level cap, introduces a new player class, and adds major new content including new items and a whole set of adventures. You can get started by visiting www.ddo.com.

You can also learn more about it by checking out Crispy Gamer’s recent interview with the executive producer of the game.

Going Free-to-Play: The D&D Online Unlimited Q&A

Last week Turbine Entertainment announced an industry first: it revealed that it was retro-fitting a commercially launched, subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game and relaunching it as a free to play game with micro-transactions via an in-game store. The game in question is Dungeons & Dragons Online, which, along with The Lord of the Rings Online, is Turbine Entertainment’s bread and butter.

But the privately held MMO company isn’t just grasping at straws here or committing an act of desperation with this move, because many in the industry believe free to play is the future. With games like Free Realms and Runes of Magic garnering millions of subscribers in a short amount of time after launch, there is no denying the viability of the free to play model. But how will a commercial game like D&D Online hold up in this brave new environment? We wanted some answers from Turbine, and answers we received.

For those answers, we turned to Dungeons & Dragons Online Executive Producer, Fernando Paiz and Turbine Entertainment Public Relations Manager Adam Mersky. They filled us in on the future of the Dungeons & Dragons Online MMO, henceforth known as Dungeons & Dragons Online Unlimited .

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Turbine reveals first free-to-play title: DDO Unlimited

Turbine is dipping its toe in the free-to-play waters with Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited). DDO Unlimited is a free digital upgrade that for the first time makes a premium MMORPG free-to-play and introduces new perks for those willing to subscribe or currently are subscribing to DDO. Launching this summer, DDO Unlimited will introduce a new business model that is designed to provide different ways to pay and play for its MMO game.

Players can download and play DDO Unlimited for free with the ability to purchase additional content and items in the new DDO Store. Players can also opt to join the new DDO VIP program and gain unlimited access to all premium content for a single low monthly price.

Naturally there’s a free unlimited way to play DDO Unlimited if you want, without ever spending a dime. But for those that want some extra items and content, there’s the DDO Store. The DDO Store will reportedly offer convenience items as well as premium dungeon packs, additional character slots, hirelings (hired muscle), potions, character customization and more. Players who elect to subscribe to DDO Unlimited will have unlimited access to every premium adventure pack, receive priority server access, 10 character slots, a shared bank slot, and a monthly allotment of 500 Turbine Points to spend in the new DDO Store.

Want to know more? Turbine has launched a new website at www.ddo.com where players can learn more about DDO Unlimited and signup for the Beta program which launches today.