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Knockout City devs elaborate on the move to free-to-play
Ballin' on a budget
Knockout City originally launched as a paid game with microtransactions, but just a few days back, the game shifted over to a free-to-play model. The microtransactions are still there, but now the barrier for entry is much lower.
In an interview with Games Industry, Velan Studios founder Guha Bala talks about what the move to free-to-play is like, and what players can look forward to down the road.
“A community that self selects is going to be a bit different than users that are coming in from a free-to-play standpoint as well.
It’s preparing all the systems to be able to say ‘Let’s understand what happens right afterwards’. The big promise that we’ll make to consumers is that the game will continue to be awesome. We’ll work really hard to provide awesome play environment for folks as well as a rich pipeline of new content that’s coming out, but using that as a basis to really learn how free-to-play users, which will be a bit different, how they engage with the game.
So we designed the game with a core set of mechanics and we saw that evolve through emergent play and how our teams are actually engaging with the game and how they play the game. A lot of the stuff we are doing in features we are doing is in response to that as well.
The number one thing on the free-to-play side is doubling down and a recommitment to an awesome variety of new content. Season Six [started on June 1st] as well and we’re really committed to every season introducing something new that’s probably worth a little aside on Velan Studios. Something new for the audience from a fundamental play standpoint, from a play mechanics standpoint as well. A mission for our studio, why we started in the first place, is to really challenge forms of play and offer something new for players at a very basic game mechanic standpoint.
Bala had a lot more to say about Knockout City, including lessons learned in the transition from paid to free-to-play, the journey for Knockout City so far, and much more. You can read the full interview here.
Knockout City 'How to Play' trailer released
Tip #1: Dodge the ball!
Knockout City has been available on Switch for awhile now, but the game just made the jump from paid to free-to-play. That means more people than ever are checking out the online multiplayer dodgeball action!
If you’re planning on giving the game a go but are worried about the competition, you can check out the official video above. It’ll teach you the ins and outs of basic gameplay, along with some helpful tips and tricks. After watching, you should be able to get out there and mix it up with the best of them!
REMINDER: Knockout City goes free to play TODAY!
Free-to-Play is now here!
In February it was revealed that Knockout City would become Free-to-Play some day in the future. That day is today! And with Summer just around the corner, nothing better than getting together with friends and playing some good ol’ dodgeball in the form of an action packed video game.
If you are still not sure, feel free to check out the trailer for the latest season, City of Tomorrow, above.
Also, make sure to check out our post from yesterday in order to get all the details about this new Free-to-Play model here
Knockout City goes free-to-play with Season 6 'City of Tomorrow' on June 1st, 2022
Free-to-play is almost here!
It was revealed back in February that Knockout City, EA’s online multiplayer dodgeball game, is moving to a free-to-play model. That free-to-play switch happens on June 1st, 2022 with the launch of the game’s 6th season, City of Tomorrow. You can see the debut trailer for that season above.
If you play the Standard or Deluxe version of Knockout City before June 1st, you’ll unlock the Loyalty Royalty bundle when free-to-play arrives. You’ll score 2000 Holobux, Legendary Outfit, Gold Plated and a ton of extra goodies detailed below.
- 2,000 Holobux
- 5 Style Chips
- 6-Pack of the new Season 6 Energy Drink
- Legendary Player Icon: Gold Plated Chonky
- Legendary Outfit: Gold Plated
- Legendary Taunt: Gold Plated WooHoo!
- Legendary Crew Banner: Gold Plated Pals
- Season 6 Match XP Boost
- Season 6 Crew XP Boost
- Season 6 Friend XP Boost
Just because Knockout City is going free-to-play doesn’t mean there won’t be items to buy. Much like other free-to-play games, you’ll be able to snag a special pass filled with content. The Season 6 Brawl Pass includes a massive collection of up to 100 additional rewards.
Finally, a special Knockout City video feature has been released that looks back at the game’s first year to relive all the great moments, seasons, and dodgebrawl action. If you missed any of the game’s content over the last year, this is a great way to get up to speed.
If you want to learn even more details about Season 6 and what it has to offer, you can check out EA’s official rundown here.