Wizard101 just had there last wipe before open. As a thank you to their beta testers after this last wipe, all beta testers received 600 "crowns". "Crowns" are the real money currency for the game. With these 600 crowns beta testers were able to purchase a cool looking dragon pet that will be unavailable after Sept. 2. The "Pioneer Dragon" is a simple pet for looks and as a symbol that you helped beta test the game.
The game should be opening soon, sometime in Sept. There is a tri-tier cost option. While the details are net final yet, I can tell you the basic outline.
You can play for free for about half of the first world, Wizard City and will have access to the arena for PVP card battles. For $9.95 a month you will get full access to all worlds, 4 currently with a 5th to roll out probably before the end of the year. You will have access to all features. Then there will also be "crowns" you can purchase to buy unique items for in game play and a possibility that they can be used to pay for the monthly subscription.
The official word:
- Monthly Subscription. You can buy a recurring subscription for $9.95 per month that gives you full access to the game content, chat systems and other great benefits.
- Pre-paid subscription. You can buy a recurring subscription for 6 months or 12 months at a discounted price.
In addition, we are looking to bring other pricing options online shortly after launch:
- Time for Crowns. In addition, we’re going to allow you to buy pre-paid months using crowns. Initially crowns will be available online, and eventually (through some really cool programs that we haven’t talked about yet) we’ll provide other ways for players to get crowns, as well.
- Other pricing options that will be announced at a later date
Also
Post launch, we have a ton of new content scheduled (worlds, spells, accessories, even new classes of Magic) as well as new game systems (like housing and crafting and the tournament system)
Thats on top of the 4 worlds available at launch and 7 schools to choose from.
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