The Secret World is now .. BUY TO PLAY

The Secret World is now .. BUY TO PLAY

http://forums.thesecretworld.com/showthread.php?t=62789

Well, that was unexpected .. to say the least.
Nevertheless, it seems like a good deal for everyone.

On further reading, this is important to notice regarding content packs:

(...)can be purchased for the Bonus Points that are included in the optional Membership, as well as with the points offered with Grand Master Lifetime service. Players without a Membership or a Grand Master Service can of course as well purchase new DLC content in the Item Store.

So in a way, it's free!

not unexpected.

Till the world will cease to exist.

Of course you will have to pay for expansions.

They certainly did! And, I changed "Free to Play" to "Buy to Play" - got them mixed up for a second there.

Will we still get montly updates?

One question left unanswered in FAQ is, will the "Content Packs" always cost 10$ or less? i.e., will Membership customers and Grand Master customers be able to acquire the monthly content at no additional cost?

Please, tell me this is some kind of joke...