VR MMORPG Ilysia Goes Free-To-Play On Quest & Steam

VR MMORPG Ilysia is now free-to-play on Quest and Steam.

Originally announced during the VR Game Spotlight at AWE USA, Ilysia has switched from a paid game to a free-to-play structure across both platforms with a live launch of up to level 16 content. Developer Team 21 Studio confirmed new players will be able to access the game’s first full region, Lavea, for free, and existing owners can continue playing uninterrupted.

As a way of thanking the existing community, Team 21 Studio confirmed that anyone who purchased Ilysia before the upcoming free-to-play shift will be given a ‘Founder’s Pack.’ That comes with “an exclusive in-game glider with a unique visual design,” an exclusive title you can display on your character, and “unique cosmetics.”

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a VR MMO going free-to-play post-launch, and it’s not been the smoothest history for this genre. Before ceasing development last year, Zenith: The Last City made similar moves when it rebranded to Zenith: Nexus, adding a new free-to-play area while turning the original story into DLC. OrbusVR: Reborn, VR’s first MMORPG, also shut down across all platforms earlier this year.

Ilysia is out now in early access on Quest and Steam.