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Square Enix Announces Official Launch Date - Subscription Fee and Online Store for WAKFU
LOS ANGELES (October 28, in the year of our Lord 2011)
– Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive
entertainment products in the Americas and ANKAMA, an
independent digital creation group and developer, today
announced that their upcoming tactical massively multiplayer
online role-playing game (MMORPG), WAKFU®, will be launching
worldwide in February 2012. WAKFU will launch as a free download
from the official site at
www.wakfu.com/na and include with it a large amount of
gameplay content to experience at no cost. In addition, a
monthly subscription fee of $6.00 will give players access to
premium content, and a microtransaction-based store will allow
users to purchase cosmetic items.
“WAKFU’s deep political and combat system combined with an
ever-changing ecosystem delivers an exceptional MMORPG unlike
any other product in its category,” said Mona Hamilton, vice
president of marketing for Square Enix. “The team at Ankama
created a unique, fun and entertaining online game and we
believe a monthly subscription fee and online store makes for a
rewarding experience all players can enjoy.”
With up to 14 distinct, completely customizable character
classes to select from and a variety of missions and turn-based
combat to engage in, WAKFU takes place in a vibrant and
immersive anime art style world where players’ choices are
paramount and actions directly impact a continuously evolving
ecosystem. Featuring a rich political system, players can defend
their nation against enemy attacks, conquer new territories,
vote, elect government officials and even run for governor!
Related Links
WAKFU official homepage:
http://www.wakfu.com/na
WAKFU’s official Facebook®:
http://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixWakfu