The console world hasn’t seen many free-to-play games. That may be because developers are set in their ways to launch $60 boxed products for these systems, but with digital gaming on the rise, developers are more free to experiment. On October 12, Xbox Live will finally get a free-to-play game called Happy Wars, from developer ToyLogic.
The multiplayer combat game involves 15-on-15 skirmishes, and as you’d expect it’s being driven by microtransactions. Each player’s character will be completely customizable with thousands of items, including outfits, weapons, and shields.
While the game is free-to-play, there is a catch: Xbox Live Gold membership is required. If Xbox Live wants to truly become a haven for free-to-play titles, it’s going to have to open up for Xbox Live Silver members.
