The sandbox MMO ArcheAge was supposed to cost the same as Rift. Now it turns out: The monthly subscription is a bit more expensive than expected. The costs for APEX are also relatively high for Europeans.
Regarding the costs for the coveted Patron status in ArcheAge, Trion Worlds has always said: Check the costs in Rift.
One-month subscription at 15 euros relatively expensive
Those looking for the prices for the privileged “Patron” status in Rift currently see:
- 1 month costs 12,99€
- 3 months 35,97€
- 6 months 59,94€
- and a year gives the status in Rift for 107,88€
About the same price are also the costs for paid MMOs like WildStar, The Elder Scrolls Online or World of Warcraft.
If you check ArcheAge this morning to see how much the Patron status will cost, you find these numbers:
- 1 month 14,99€
- 3 months 35,99€
- 6 months 59,99€.
While the costs for players who want to commit for at least three months are just as high as in Rift, the short-term monthly subscription is a bit more expensive.
APEX 10 dollars or 10 euros
The costs for APEX for Europeans are 10€. The price of 10 US dollars has already circulated in advance. Some thought that maybe the Euro-Dollar exchange rate would be considered and that the price for us Europeans would be lowered a bit: After all, 10 US dollars are only worth about 7.72 euros at the current exchange rate (September 17, 2014). But Trion Worlds apparently sees it differently.
An APEX can be redeemed in the game for 1250 credits. The Patron status costs 2400 credits in this currency. And that’s almost two full APEX licenses.
The Patron status entitles you in ArcheAge to build and own land and grants significantly increased labor point regeneration. This form of energy is needed for the crafting elements in the game.
APEX are a way for free-to-play players who do not want to invest money in ArcheAge to get the premium currency credits and secure either the Patron status or buy cash shop items.
More about the sandbox MMO ArcheAge can be found on our topic page.
