What is Free to Play?

2009-12-07

Dragon Oath has been a "free to play" game from the very first day it was launched in Asia and we intend to offer the game permanently for free to our players.
"What is Free to play?
If all your games are free, then how do you make money?
So, I never ever need to pay?"

These are the common questions free-to-play MMO gamers usually have. Read our answers and get to know more about the growing F2P phenomenon in the U.S. gaming market.

Q: What is Free to play?
A: All of ChangYOU.com's games are free to play. Players can download, install, and play any game, completely free of charge. You will only need a ChangYou FREE account to login to a game.

Q: If all your games are free, then how do you make money?
A: ChangYou.com makes money by selling items in its games, such as a new hairstyle for your character, a cool pet, or a special enhancement to a weapon.

Q: So, I never ever need to pay?
A: Correct! The game can still be fully enjoyed without spending any money. In fact, most players do not purchase anything at all. Our philosophy is that players will buy items if they are having fun. You pay for you level of enjoyment. For example, if your friend has a lot of free time and can play 12 hours a day, while you only have a few precious hours to play, you can catch up to your friend's level by spending a few dollars on some bonus experience items.