Whether it is to boost sales or just because the model of upselling players on virtual in-game items, Sony Online Entertainment has made a pretty extraordinary offer. Rather than pay $5 per month for a premium membership to their otherwise free online MMORPG Free Realms, players can now purchase a lifetime membership for only $29.95.
Here are the details per the company’s official site:
“From July 16th, 2010 (at Noon PDT) until August 2nd, 2010 (at Noon PDT) you can get a lifetime membership for about the same price as paying month to month for 6 months!
With a Lifetime Membership you’ll have access to all the great Member content without having to worry about your subscription running out!
If you have previously purchased a 12 month subscription, we have you covered. You will automatically be converted to a Lifetime Membership at no extra charge.
If you are currently a Member with a 1, 3 or 6 month membership, the Lifetime Membership and charges will take effect at the END of your current membership cycle. You’ll get an email reminding you of how it works when you sign up.”
So regardless of whether you are a very occasional visitor to the land of Free Realms or if you play all of the time, this offer is a great deal as you will never have to worry about subscribing for a whole month, just to be able to play certain character classes, level caps, limited item selection, and to enjoy the full spectrum of features the game has to offer.
It will be interesting to see the numbers for subscribers by the time this deal comes to an end.
Here is the purchase link to become a member at Free Realms – don’t forget the one-time lifetime membership offer expires August 2nd, 2010.
