Everything you need to know about Free2Play, Early Access, Real Money Currencies, Battle Pass, Shop

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Publisher Amazon Games and developer NCSoft have revealed what the payment model for the western version of Throne and Liberty will look like in detail. MeinMMO summarizes everything you need to know about early access, currencies, battle pass and auction house.

Throne and Liberty has been playable in South Korea since December 2023, with a free2play payment model that certainly has pay2win elements. But what can we western MMORPG fans expect when T&L is released in the rest of the world on October 1, 2024?

This is exactly what publisher Amazon Games and developer NCSoft have revealed in two extensive articles on the official website of the online role-playing game. MeinMMO summarizes the most important things for you below. You can find all general information here: Throne and Liberty – Everything you need to know about release, classes, gameplay, open beta, price and platforms.

Update from September 15, 2024: We have added new information about the release and early access.

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Amazon Games promises: no “pay to win”!

Right from the start, those responsible for Throne and Liberty emphasize that the following core values ​​​​are behind the game’s business model:

  • All upgrades that affect character strength must be available to all players.
  • The self-realization of the players comes first.
  • Purchasing items from the in-game shop should feel worthwhile, but never necessary.

    • What currencies are there in Throne and Liberty?

    There will be three main currencies in the online role-playing game:

  • Lucent: You can buy Lucent with real money at the launch of T&L, earn it through certain PvP battles (such as castle sieges and tax transport events), or obtain it by selling items in the auction house.
  • Sollant is mainly used for purchasing in-game items from NPC vendors or for tasks such as crafting and upgrading equipment and other key systems. You receive Sollant through various activities.
  • Decorated coins: This currency is earned through special in-game events/activities (such as collecting history books), promotions such as Twitch Drops, and the free Battle Pass series. There will be a shop that will feature a mix of cosmetics and progression items that you can pay for with Ornate Coins.
    • All currencies in Throne and Liberty can be earned by playing.

    Is there a battle pass?

    Throne and Liberty is even said to offer two types of passes – both have a free and a paid series.

  • Growth Pass: A one-time purchase per character that provides materials and items that make leveling easier. The Growth Pass does not provide exclusive power-related items.
  • Battle Pass: A recurring, seasonal purchase (approximately monthly) that you must purchase for each character, offering a combination of cosmetic rewards, crafting materials, items, and various in-game currencies in exchange for completing certain daily, weekly, and seasonal challenges.

    • The growth pass in detail

    With the Growth Pass, which is designed to support you in the leveling phase, you get cosmetics, Sollant, materials for leveling up and other valuable items. How the free path differs from the paid path is still unclear.

    However, the developers promise that you can earn all the items from the Growth Pass – apart from the cosmetic rewards. Compared to the Korean version, the devs have also reduced the price of the Growth Pass. Alternatively, you can also pay for it with Lucent, which means you can optionally get the paid path for free.

    The Battle Pass in Detail

    The battle pass is supposed to be renewed at the beginning of each month. Here too, it is unclear how the free version will differ from the paid version in detail. What is clear, however, is that there will be so-called battle pass shop points.

    As soon as a character has reached the maximum Battle Pass level – regardless of whether it is a free or paid version – they convert additional Battle Pass XP into Battle Pass Shop Points. The shop offers changing rewards and offers, such as special cosmetic items or items that help with leveling up.

    Compared to the Korean version, there are several differences:

  • Additional cosmetics have been added to the Battle Pass series.
  • The final tier cosmetic rewards have been updated to a premium outfit.
  • The price of the Battle Pass has been reduced and can now be purchased with Lucent instead of real money, so you can also get the paid path of the Battle Pass for free.
  • Additional Battle Pass Shop Points have been added to the free series of the Battle Pass.
  • Exclusive premium quests and rewards have been removed to ensure all players have equal access to Battle Pass XP.
    • If you have a guild, you can easily earn Lucent for the Battle and Growth Pass.

    What does the in-game shop offer?

    There are hardly any online role-playing games without an in-game shop. Throne and Liberty is no exception. In the virtual shop, you can exchange real money for Luzent. There are also various types of cosmetic items available for purchase, such as outfits, transformations and emotes. There are also dyes and sewing thread to further customize outfits.

    Items purchased in the shop are tied to the character and cannot be traded in the auction house. Unlike in the Korean version, there will be no “tools for Sollant, food or potions” in the in-game shop.

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