As of tonight, the PlayStation 3 will have its first ever English free-to-play MMORPG, Free Realms. Sony Online Entertainment’s kiddy-themed time sink originally launch on the PC in April 2009, followed later by a Mac release last November.
Free Realms was announced alongside two other MMORPGs, DC Universe Online and The Agency, SOE boasting that all three would be made available to both their PC and PlayStation audiences. However, up until recently many thought the PS3 version had tanked, mainly due to its absence from the mainstream media. To cement the game’s emergence, here is an official launch trailer.
Admittedly the game hasn’t received much hype building up to its PS3 debut, and with Free Realms’ core audience being the least susceptible to word-of-mouth commendations, it may be in for a rough launch.
Crisz
So, it’s on Ps Store now? Wasn’t there earlier today..
Jim H [Teabags]
The trailer says that it’s available tonight, but it wont be until the store updates.
nemesisND1derboy
Is it free to download aswell, or just free to play? Might give it a whirl!
Kovacs
The PC version is free for everything so I’m assuming the same for the PS3.
nemesisND1derboy
Cool! Is it coming to Europe? And when is it up on the US Store? Trophies?
skibadee
here are the trophies guys http://www.thesixthaxis.com/forum/ps3-trophies-psn-download-games/free-realms/#p174891
Jim H [Teabags]
It’s completely free, though premium items and skills will either require a one-off in-game payment or a VIP membership. I don’t think the membership is too expensive TBH.
Spotter5
If its free to download I’m so getting this!
Jim H [Teabags]
Same, though if it weighs in as big as DC Universe Online, I may have to hold off.
Spotter5
ah same here! is it on the UK store, or just America?
phantom5813
downloading it right now. there is a 29mb file from the store (USA. once instaled and started, it starts up another download aa DC Universe style although this one appreas to only be about 800mb in size.
kivi95
This is just available on the usa store right?
AJ
I second this question.
AJ
Bah, I looked it up, and yes, it should be available on the US store as well.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/03/29/playstation-store-update-183/
hazelam
we’ll have to wait a while to see if it’s on the eu store.
but the us version seems to work fine if it isn’t.
Bodachi
If it has trophies I’m in.
LycanGav
Trophies are included, yes.
Burgess_101
i take it you can’t play with people on the PC or Mac Servers ?
gordon_strange
It’s faired well on the pc. Over a million users is alright eh?
Kovacs
It actually has many millions of users. How many are actually active is a different story.
PoolieMike
So it’s on the US store now, just getting it downloaded. What is it anyway?
Kovacs
Don’t forget, the vast majority of articles on TSA have “Related Stories” which can be found at the top of each posting.
Here’s a synopsis of Free Realms from that list:
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/10/27/tsa%E2%80%99s-top-100-of-2011-%E2%80%93-95-free-realms/
PoolieMike
What an informative link.
Kovacs
No problem. You’re welcome.
Charmed_Fanatic
wow will deffo give it a go when its ready to download
Charmed_Fanatic
wow will deffo give it a go when its ready to download
Kenny
This double post is funny, because you actually have to download it twice. First the launcher, then the game. I’ll probably try out this game too, it’s worth a shot.