That's right. Very soon, Formicide will be completely free.
[b]Does this mean new classes or maps need to be purchased?[/b]
No. It will be completely free. There's nothing to purchase. The game is just free.
[b]Why are we doing this?[/b]
We feel that this is the best thing to do for the game. We originally set out to make a game that people could enjoy playing with their friends. Over the years of its development, we've come to decide that removing all barriers to entry for everyone is a critical part of achieving that dream.
[b]When are we doing this?[/b]
Very soon.
[b]What about players who already bought the game?[/b]
Fear not! We are deeply appreciative of everyone who has supported us by buying Formicide. To honor these players, we will be creating a special in-game cosmetic status to make them stand out. We're still working out the details for this, but it will be added during our early access phase, before full release.
[b]Does this affect the full release of the game?[/b]
No. Formicide will still be completed and brought out of early access into full release. Development is continuing as planned. Leading to...
[b]What are the immediate plans for Formicide after it goes free?[/b]
We have a large patch ready to go that will be released very shortly after we go free. It's already uploaded to Steam, so releasing it is the flip of a switch.