The Lord of the Rings Online? Going Free-to-Play This Autumn

[Anonymous]

Coming this autumn, we are proud to announce a major update that will make The Lord of the Rings Online? (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. LOTRO will be introducing a new pricing model which allows new players to download the game and play for free.

Coming this autumn, we are proud to announce a major update that will make The Lord of the Rings Online™ (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. LOTRO will be introducing a new pricing model which allows new players to download the game and play for free. Everyone will be able to purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new LOTRO Store, or join our VIP program to get unlimited access to all of the game’s content for one low price.

The best part is – as existing subscribers you’re automatically enrolled in our VIP program! As a VIP you’ll continue to get unlimited access to the game and all of the content you already enjoy, in addition to some extra perks!

In addition to the new pricing model, the award winning story will be extended, a new region unveiled and much more!

LOTRO will offer players unlimited choice!


•Free means Free! – New players will be able to join with millions of other adventurers as they explore the most complete and authentic recreation of Middle-earth ever created and participate in LOTRO’s award-winning epic story up to level 50 completely free.


•new LOTRO Store introduced! – The LOTRO Store will be loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customisation and more! The LOTRO Store will be seamlessly integrated into the game allowing you new and exciting ways to enhance and customise your experience using Points which can be purchased in the store or earned through gameplay.


•Be a LOTRO VIP! – Players who elect to become a LOTRO VIP will have unlimited access to all premium content, receive priority server access, 5 character slots as standard (excluding additional slots gained from Mines of Moria or the Adventurer's pack), a shared bank slot, and a monthly allotment of Points to spend in the new LOTRO Store. NB: All current lifetime subscription holders will automatically become VIPs under the new pricing model.


For more information, please see our special LOTRO free-to-play FAQ. Join the discussion in our forums at this link.

We’re very excited about LOTRO’s move to Free-to-Play and we can’t wait for you to see all the incredible changes the team has already made to the game.

[Screemer]

Just thought I'd share this find of Paddy..

It's a comparasion posted for beta testers.
Should (possibly) be the final guide to what's available and not for different accounts..
Link here

* Purchasers of the Mines of Moria™ expansion get access to the Mines of Moria region and content, premium classes (Rune-Keeper and Warden), legendary items feature, Tier 6 crafting feature, 2 extra character slots and a level cap of 60. Purchasers of the Siege of Mirkwood™ expansion get access to the Siege of Mirkwood region and content, a level cap of 65 and the Siege of Mirkwood skirmishes.

** Purchasers of the LOTRO Adventurer's Pack get 2 extra character slots and 20 slots of shared bank storage across all characters on the same servers.