Acclaim makes the unusual announcement that The Chronicles of Spellborn is undergoing "re-development," and that when the revamped version of the fantasy-themed MMORPG launches in 2010, it will be a subscription-free game supported by microtransactions, as they will scrap the "freemium" model that offered both free and subscription-based zones. In the meantime the game will continue to operate as before, and players will receive credit for unused time on their subscriptions once the game goes free:

Los Angeles, CA (June 29, 2009) – Acclaim Games announces the re-development of their recent MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn which was released in February, 2009. The development is planned to carry into 2010 and will include several enhancements and changes to the current game. The enhancements and development of the new model will be carried through a joint venture between Spellborn NV and the development studio of Frogster Asia Co. Ltd. based in Seoul, the Korean studio bringing its expertise in the field of free-to-play and micro-transactions.

After the re-development, the current subscription model will be switched to a free-to-play system supported by micro-transactions. This will open the world of Spellborn to all players and give them a chance to experience the rich lore and game-play in its entirety.

Players who are currently playing the game will be able to continue playing the game in its current form via the subscription service. At the point where the new version is released, any unused subscriptions will be credited to their accounts. Any players who wish to register for a free account can sign up now at http://spellborn.acclaim.com.