Carbine Studios has announced WildStar will officially go free-to-play on September 29.

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The business model conversion comes alongside the biggest update poised to hit the game yet , with new content, revamped loot and stats, and a heck of a lot of quality-of-life improvements.The studio is also stressing a streamlined starting experience for those new to the game or put off the first time round, alongside a loyalty program for its veteran players.A closed beta for the new business model is still ongoing, with a second phase starting imminently to make sure the economic aspects of the game are ready for the shift, alongside the already-tested gameplay modifications. Any current subscriber can access the beta now, otherwise intrigued players can register interest now.You can learn more about Wildstar in our review where we said that the game is both "rewardingly, brutally hard," but still varied enough that there’s something for everyone.

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