14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has long-term plans to free-to-play content on the Xbox 360 and the launch of Happy Wars is just the first step in a program that will allow gamers to get access to many experiences without paying a dime outside of the subscription required for the Xbox Live Gold service.
A representative told the Official Xbox Magazine that, “We’re always looking at ways to push the boundaries of the console and our digital platform. Bringing true free-to-play gaming experiences to Xbox 360 is a natural extension of that.”
He added, “With the ongoing success of the model on PC, and the interest from both our consumers and our partners looking to explore this system on console, it simply made sense to deliver this experience through great games that would take advantage of it.”
It’s unclear whether Microsoft has plans to offer the free-to-play titles outside of the Xbox Live Gold environment.