id Software Introduces QUAKE LIVE Subscription Packages

[Shawn Zipay]

Before you go freaking out, please note that QUAKE LIVE is still a free to play title for the core game. However, if you want a little bit more game for a few bucks, id Software has introduced Premium and Pro packages that you can purchase.

Access to 20 QUAKE LIVE Premium only maps at launch with more to come. Premium maps are a combination of brand new maps and frequently requested community favorites from previous QUAKE games such as Aerowalk, Theater of Pain, Japanese Castles, and Realm of Steel Rats;
- An all new 'Freeze Tag' game mode;
- Exclusive premium level awards;
- Create your own clan and join up to five separate clans;
- Custom QUAKE LIVE profile wallpaper; and
- Match statistics stored for six months.

The Pro Subscription, which can be purchased for $3.99 per month, billed annually, includes all of the premium subscription features as well as:
- The ability to start your own game server, specify a server location, determine the game mode and invite who you want to join you;
- With the Pro Subscription, you can invite three friends with Standard level memberships to play with you in any Premium level map;
- Exclusive pro awards;
- Create your own clan and join up to ten separate clans; and
- Match statistics stored for 12 months.

QUAKE LIVE will maintain its free Standard package that includes 40 arena maps, five game modes, clan listing, matchmaking, and friend list.

Feel free to visit the QUAKE LIVE website today to jump in for a few rounds or to check out the paid packages if interested.