APB, Will Relaunch in 2011 as Free to Play MMO

APB, the MMO which closed earlier this year and which spelled the end for Dundee-based developer Realtime Worlds, is now set to relaunch in 2011.



The ill-fated MMO was bought by Reloaded Productions, a subsidiary of the K2 Network, who now plan to relaunch the game as a free-to-play MMO that will be financed by microtransactions.

APB was released in July this year after a protracted and expensive development period, but ultimately met with poor critical response and sales. The title limped on regardless, but was ultimately closed in September. Realtime Worlds itself closed not much later, cancelling all future projects.

Reloaded Productions now plans to give the game a second chance in the second half of 2011, but is keeping specifics quiet for the moment.

Taken from www.bit-tech.net/

Its great to hear this game is back on track, Reloaded have done a good thing resurrecting this game as far too many online titles require payment to play.

I almost bought this when it came out but it seemed a bit of a rip with the monthly charges, from what I've read they'll make money from selling extras and not from playing the game.