Fragment's Moonrise will be transitioning out of Free-to-Play
Fragment's Moonrise · published
Hello All!
An upcoming major update is close on the horizon, incorporating a significant amount of content changes discussed in our latest blog post. Here's a link to it if you're curious:
With it, the game will be transitioning out of Free-to-Play and into a paid model. Don't worry, the price of the game won't increase dramatically, and equally as importantly if you already own the game, you won't have to buy it again. All the more reason to snag a copy of the game now!
Developing a game is costly, so here are a few of the main reasons why this is occurring:
- There has been a significant amount of content created. The game features 2 modes- the original Classic version, which allows you to freely explore the Grove and play around with a large amount of mechanics, and the 3D version which is currently the primary version and is receiving (and will continue to receive) frequent updates.
- Assist with development costs. While I enjoy designing and working on the game as a hobby, acquiring new assets isn't plausible without some form of capital. From 3D models, to new music, to new art, all require compensation for the work they perform. I'd like to be able to continue to work with them, and make this the best game I can make it, but I can't do so without support.
- Increase the player base. It seems odd that a price increase would increase the player base, but psychologically it does. If someone invests money into something, their more interested in it than if they got it for free. This reflects upon the existing game model, where there are a lot of copies 'sold', but not a lot of downloads nor players as a result. While the existing player base and community is great, we could certainly use new players to increase the community and player base as a whole and make it a much more enriching experience.
In addition, here's some additional info about what to expect from the transition:
- Existing owners of the game will NOT need to purchase the game again.
- Existing reviews of the game will not count towards the current review score. I would very much appreciate it if you'd leave a new review on the game after the transition! ːsteamhappyː
- There are no plans for in-game purchases. Buy the game once, and be able to play it (+Classic) forever.
With all that being said, the next update is anticipated to be released next week!
Thanks for all of your support! :)