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Realtime Worlds and EA have announced the shipping dates and pricing structures for their upcoming MMORPG version of cops and robbers, APB. APB is slated for release in North America on June 29, in Europe on July 1, and in the UK on July 2.
A number of different pricing and subscription options are being made available. Let's take a quick look at what those are.<!--more-->
Those with the greatest talents could theoretically play the game for free* using this system. APB is currently in beta, with the next server stress test lined up for this Sunday. Order information can be found at the APB website or at the EA Store.
*After the initial cost of the title.
APB takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcers and brings it to a persistent, open-world, online multiplayer setting in the modern, crime-ridden fictional city of San Paro. Some players will achieve notoriety by feeding on the city, its people and its businesses…the Criminals. Some will live by a higher code and instead feed on the criminals and their organizations…the Enforcers. This dynamic where players become the core content for other players is one of the many unique features of APB.
A number of different pricing and subscription options are being made available. Let's take a quick look at what those are.<!--more-->
Gamers can purchase a retail version of APB either in-store or via digital download at standard retail price of SRP $49.99, £34.99, €49.99. The game includes 50 hours of action gameplay out of the box plus unlimited time in APB’s social districts customizing, socializing and trading in the marketplace. Once the 50-hours are up, players have flexibility: top up their game time from as little as SRP $6.99 (£5.59, €6.29) for an additional 20 hours, or opt to purchase a 30-day unlimited package for only SRP $9.99 (£7.99, €8.99) with discounts available for 90 and 180 days. In addition to this flexible payment model, players can also earn game time by actually playing the game. APB provides avenues for accomplished gamers or creators to earn rewards for their creativity and subsidize their ongoing costs with their in-game efforts.
Those with the greatest talents could theoretically play the game for free* using this system. APB is currently in beta, with the next server stress test lined up for this Sunday. Order information can be found at the APB website or at the EA Store.
*After the initial cost of the title.