That's right. Very soon, Formicide will be completely free.
Does this mean new classes or maps need to be purchased?
No. It will be completely free. There's nothing to purchase. The game is just free.
Why are we doing this?
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.
When are we doing this?
Very soon.
What about players who already bought the game?
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.
Does this affect the full release of the game?
No. Formicide will still be completed and brought out of early access into full release. Development is continuing as planned. Leading to...
What are the immediate plans for Formicide after it goes free?
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.