Official Site:Â Free Realms (Wikipedia)
Studio:Â SOE, now Daybreak Game Company
Launch Date:Â April 28, 2009
Sunset Date:Â March 31, 2014
Genre: Kid-Friendly Fantasy Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, PS3, Mac
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