In years past, we used to run a Daily Grind asking which MMO would be the next to go free-to-play, but at this point, there aren’t a whole lot of games left that haven’t already done it, so we’ve switched over to focusing on big monetization shifts instead. And I have an obvious answer in mind: New World.
See, New World right now is way, way too cheap. It doesn’t have a sub, its box price is too cheap, and frankly, its cash shop is kinda weak. I can only assume it’s been bleeding money for more than a year, and that’s not sustainable. I fully expect a real business model to emerge and am kinda shocked it hasn’t already happened.
What do you think will be the next MMO to undergo a big business model shift, and how will it happen?
At the turn of every calendar year, the MassivelyOP team assembles a traditional feast of annual content for your table. We recap the year, issue awards, highlight our favorite (and least favorite) stories, and gather your opinions together to send off the last year and welcome the new one. Grab a plate and take a bite out of this year-end Daily Grind!
