Fury PvPMMO now free

Australian developer Auran announces that its recently launched FURY PvPMMO will be free to download and play.

Australian developer Auran today announced that its recently launched player-versus-player massively multiplayer online game (PvPMMO) FURY will have its subscription business model overhauled to make the game free to download and play.

The news coincides with the introduction of the game's first free content update, "Age of the Chosen," due to be released on December 14, 2007. The patch will add a new "Carnage" game type, a one-on-one elimination mode, bug fixes, and seven new maps amongst other features. Most importantly, the content patch will include a new player category called "Chosen" alongside the existing "Hero" and "Immortal" subscription types. The new "Chosen" player type will be free to download from the developer's Web site and play, and gives access to all game modes and weapons as well as 400 abilities that can be unlocked by playing. Gamers will be able to upgrade their account status to one of the higher levels by purchasing a box copy of the game from Australian retailers, which increases the speed at which in-game currency and items accrue, as well as alters the player matchmaking tool to find competitors with similar ranks and skill levels.

"FURY was built around giving players options that suit their play style and their wallets," said Tony Hilliam, Auran's CEO, in a media statement.

The move comes less than two months after the game's October 2007 launch and a US$2 million dollar tournament to promote the title with sponsorship from PC hardware manufacturers Dell and Nvidia.

56 Comments

  • akazergling2

    Posted Dec 25, 2007 9:18 am PT

    This is a REALLY bad game, I'm assuming the only reason they are making it free is because no one is willing to actually pay for it.

  • erik_wolff

    Posted Dec 14, 2007 1:21 pm PT

    "FURY was built around giving players options that suit their play style and their wallets," said Tony Hilliam, Auran's CEO, in a media statement.

    So that's why I'm only allowed to have one undeleteable character? That sure sounds like "options" to me.

  • tron563

    Posted Dec 14, 2007 4:49 am PT

    to bad to said srry for the devs but still i like the game

  • acej2000

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 3:30 pm PT

    heh, I don't feel sorry for the devs. I read an interesting interview. Pm me if you would like the link.

  • lostn

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 2:49 pm PT

    That sure didn't take long. I guess going into administration can do that. They are still selling trial versions for $2 lol.

    I would hate to be one of those people who bought the game not long ago when it released.

  • Erebus

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 2:11 pm PT

    Fury is not terrible.... Imagine Unreal Tournament in an RPG environment. I have definitely played worse games this year.

  • bodylotion

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:30 pm PT

    Somehow i feel sorry for the devs

  • osleyee

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 12:17 pm PT

    I did not play fury but the review in gamespot was extremely low no wonder its free.

  • hatefull

    Posted Dec 13, 2007 4:17 am PT

    poor devs ....

  • DGeraghty1

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 11:25 pm PT

    Well, now its official. Auran Development just went into Voluntary Administration http://games.internode.on.net/content.php?mode=news&id=2360

  • AppleSnowMan

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 6:30 pm PT

    Wow, a free terrible game. I guess that kinda beats paying for a terrible game.

  • GANGSTA287

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 5:55 pm PT

    hmmm... an austrailan game company... why can't things like this happen to the french? but maybe I should check this out while it's free...

  • Wezker619

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:34 pm PT

    I feel sorry for the people who wasted money on this game.

  • yarow12

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:24 pm PT

    I doubt it's as bad as y'all say it is. Maybe when it costed money U could complain (should've waited like the rest of us!), but now that it's free all U can do is inform THEM so that THEY can make the game better. All you're doin' is releasein' your anger in a nonconstructive way. Be Smart...Don't Be A Retart. -_-
    Anyway, I'm gonna try this game next month, by then it should have alote of the bugs fixed. This game is probably pretty good if U can get around the graphical issues. I CAN!

  • The_PC_Gamer

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:18 pm PT

    Im guessing the "free" accounts will be majorly underpowered.

  • CLDragonCL

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 2:17 pm PT

    after playing GW and then this game, I started to appreciate how smooth GW's interface was I really hope they fix it, this game has potential but right now I find it unplayable...

  • Vamenti

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 1:17 pm PT

    Who ever put the game code together with the application and GUI was a **** idiot he totally bodged it must have been in a rush. This free content patch will smooth it all out and make it more playable. Guild Wars is a load of crap in comparison.

  • rockatanski

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:03 pm PT

    Being an Aussie, it saddens me to see this happen. These Auran guys put their blood and guts to make this game work and they had a tenth of the budget that is usually graced upon other International projects. I'm gonna stick by them till the end.

  • bigmit37

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 11:08 am PT

    I guess if the bugs are fixed this is worth a try..but now days there are just too many games that are either free or really inexpensive, that are very entertaining.

    So even making a game free, doesn't do all that much.

  • Nepherate

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 10:44 am PT

    Lol. Another failed MMO. Wonder how pissed all the people are who already payed full price for this one.

  • RossRichard

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 9:08 am PT

    Wow, talk about failure.

  • Bgrngod

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 9:02 am PT

    Well, last a checked, Free doesn't end the "sucking" that this game has been doing since it came out.

    I am HUGELY disappointed that this game is bad. I really wanted a great PVP/RPG experience. Still waiting.

  • wallywest

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 7:27 am PT

    Friggin game was a rip off n the beginning thats why the complaints. 50 bucks to play, then you needed a monthly fee to actually progress or get in game help or even to sell something in the AHs. But on the box it said you never had to pay to play. Bogus, shady marketing, and even free, its not worth it.

  • DonutTrooper

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 7:05 am PT

    Just because it's even mentioned doesn't mean you people have to bash it. Honestly...did the game wrong you in any way? Did it insult your mother and punch you in the face? Did it fill your PC with viruses? It's just a game, people. Chill.

  • halosniper52

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 6:49 am PT

    wow a 4.5 mmo is free o ya im going to go get that right now lololol

  • Netherscourge

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 6:22 am PT

    How can anyone complain about a FREE MMO?

    It's FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    Quit crying and start downloading.

  • Expo_Smacko

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 5:18 am PT

    Yeah, crappy MMO that's prob the only way they might get some more people..

  • yarow12

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 4:48 am PT

    lol I knew they'd do it. Business is so predictable...*smirk*

  • Sader287

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 4:44 am PT

    Lol, well that lasted a long time.. Sorry but thats what you get when you create a crappy MMo

  • GenericFanboy

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 4:32 am PT

    I wont play this pile of garbage unless you paid me.

  • dragonwarlock77

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 4:27 am PT

    This seemed interesting, but it seem to sit well with everyone. Whatever, I'll try it out.

  • Willy105

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 4:05 am PT

    Yes! FREE!

  • PTMags

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 3:46 am PT

    Sad. The combat system is innovative, fast paced, and a lot of fun. If only the game didn't have queue times reminiscent of lines at Disney Land during the summer.

  • princeerixsan

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 1:55 am PT

    hmm....even this isn't enough incentive to get me to play again. i was unfortunate enough to pre order this damn flop of a game...only to be left disappointed and pissed off (see my review to know what I'm talking about). it was a great concept but they screwed up so badly. well see if there new expansion makes it worth wasting time on.

  • ShotGunBunny

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 1:24 am PT

    Ahhhhh, yes developers, marvel at the glory that is the MMORPG, it will give you endless amounts of cash for almost no work.

    This game isn't even out half a year and it's already free? Looks like those hundreds of others won't do much better.
    Maybe developers will go back to, say, making games?

  • InSoMnIaK604

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:52 am PT

    Epic. Failure.

  • Kh1ndjal

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:37 am PT

    they pulled off an archlord on fury

  • dn3datomiced

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:31 am PT

    Huh...so, they're taking their retail title...and allowing players to just play for free with no real restrictions to speak of? Does this seem like a bad business idea to anyone else?

    By the way BoogieManZero, what could you possibly have against Gamecock?

    EDIT: Hmmm. I stand corrected. Free characters are severely nerfed, to the point of almost not worth playing...sheesh. Why, why, why?

  • ColdfireTrilogy

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:29 am PT

    EPIC FLOP thread!

  • BoogieManZero

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:21 am PT

    If it weren't for my stance against Gamecock I'd consider downloading it. That company might even may good games one day but I hate their ethics...or lack there of...and refuse to have anything to do with them.

  • ebookerd1

    Posted Dec 12, 2007 12:07 am PT

    I've been on level 31 on WOW for like a year now. I'm afraid that I can't do another MMO.

  • S2333

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 11:58 pm PT

    It is rather sad.
    I thought this game looked good but it flopped.

  • MXVIII

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 11:45 pm PT

    The game flopped. But I would like the combat aspects to be implemented in MMO's like Star Wars Galaxies, and Maybe World of Warcraft. Theres a F2P online game called Rappels Epic 4 which has a combat system more suited for WoW, that would make the hack n slash aspect more interesting instead of repetitive. But a good developer could surely make the fury fight system work for SWG.

  • barkera0

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 11:44 pm PT

    It's really pretty sad they have to resort to that... oh well, free stuff for us!

  • omnifas

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 11:36 pm PT

    I knew sooner or later they'll go F2P with the option to B2P, but I give them 2 more months and then discontinuation or F2P completely with microtransactions

  • Jared_Vegeta

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 10:54 pm PT

    Not even making that game free makes me want to go back and try it again. The demo was enough for me.

  • IRoxxorUrSoxxor

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 10:40 pm PT

    You can tell the game flopped hard.

  • An-Archist

    Posted Dec 11, 2007 10:32 pm PT

    Eh..........Umm it looks kinda kool

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