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'''WildStar Online''' is a brand new MMORPG being developed by Carbine Studios and published by NCSOFT which made its debut at Gamescom 2011. It is a brand new IP that mixes both sci-fi and fantasy elements into an imaginative universe with a very distinct visual style. The game will to appeal to a broad spectrum of gamers by providing content tailored to individual play-styles as they adventure across [[Nexus]].
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'''WildStar Online''' is a brand new MMORPG that was developed by Carbine Studios and published by NCSOFT. It made it's initial debut at Gamescom 2011. It is a new IP that mixes both sci-fi and fantasy elements into an imaginative universe with a very distinct visual style. The game will to appeal to a broad spectrum of gamers by providing content tailored to individual play-styles as they adventure across [[Nexus]].
   
 
== Story ==
  
== Story ==
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Blast off for an epic adventure of galactic proportions! Choose a side and fight for control of Nexus, while uncovering the secrets of the hyper-advanced [[Eldan]] that disappeared from the planet long ago.
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Blast off for an epic adventure of galactic proportions! Choose a side and fight for control of Nexus, while uncovering the secrets of the hyper-advanced [[Eldan]] that disappeared from the planet long ago. Meet [[Entity|The Entity]] and [[Drusera]] and find out how they came to exist. Join with fellow players to battle back [[The Strain]] . Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
   
 
== Features ==
  
== Features ==
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* Explore, study, and conquer the most legendary planet in the universe, including quests, raids, and dungeons.
  
* Explore, study, and conquer the most legendary planet in the universe, including quests, raids, and dungeons.
 
* PvP options including open-world, duels, arenas, battlegrounds, and warplots.
  
* PvP options including open-world, duels, arenas, battlegrounds, and warplots.
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* Supports English, French and German languages.
   
 
== Pricing ==
  
== Pricing ==
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WildStar is currently available for pre-order for the price of $59.99 US for the standard edition. A deluxe digital version is also available for $74.99 (plus applicable tax and/or internet fees). You will receive 30 days of game time with purchase as well as other bonuses depending on which version you choose to buy. Current information can be found on the official [http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/preorder/ website]. Subscription fees after the first 30 days are as follows:
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As of September 29th 2015, WildStar is available for free from the Official Website. Players are required to create an account before they will be able to download the game client. Instead of a subscription (which was previously the only way to play beyond the 30 days provided the software purchase)  NCSoft is offering the new [[Signature]] service. This premium service with have specific perks that go with it that can be viewed on the [[Signature|Signature article]] . Fees for this service are expected to be the same as the previous subscription fees and are as follows:
   
 
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If you decide you do not wish to pay a monthly fee, there is a second option called [[C.R.E.D.D.]] Gamers currently playing EVE will already be familiar with this type of model. Players in need of gold, can purchase 30 days of game time in the form of C.R.E.D.D. from Carbine, then sell it in the trading house for gold to players who may not be able to afford their subscription with real money, or may simply prefer a F2P type option.
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If you decide you do not wish to pay a Signature fee with real currency, there is a second option called [[C.R.E.D.D.]] Gamers currently playing EVE will already be familiar with this type of model. Players in need of gold, can purchase 30 days of Signature service in the form of C.R.E.D.D. from Carbine, then sell it in the trading house for gold to players who may not be able to afford their Signature service with real money, or may simply prefer a F2P type option. To see the differences between a Free Account and Signature, please read the [[Signature|Signature article]] . 
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==Box purchase vs F2P==
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Active and inactive account holders who had purchased WildStar prior to September 29th 2015 automatically retained access to the game but were required to download the update. Additionally, benefits from both the standard and deluxe versions were grandfathered in to the player's account. Box copies of the game are no longer being produced and available copies through store outlets are now a rarity. Players who locate and choose to purchase a box copy will still be able to use the 30 days of subscription time that is offered with the game but it will be converted to Signature Service. Digital download purchases are no longer available. Free to play software can be obtained from official sources. Account creation is required. 
   
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Box Copy Owners vs. Free To Play
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== Pre-Order ==
  
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! scope="col"|Item
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! scope="col"|Free Player
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! scope="col"|Box Purchases
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|Character Slots
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|2
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|12
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|Costume Slots
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|Decor
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|1000 limit
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|2000 limit
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Free to Play players can purchase additional limits from the in-game store up to the maximum allowed. 
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==<span style="font-size:18px;">Loyalty</span>==
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Loyalty is a new in-game meter that fills using Cosmic Points gained from both in-game and website purchases. The meter is located inside the [[Store]] window. These points accumulate and reward players with various items. Points are accumulated faster using real currency purchases, but players will recieve extra if they purchase ncoin and then redeem the ncoin in game for items, thus accumulating points for both transactions. Signature players will already receive certain loyalty perks with their service. For a chart of Loyalty vs Signature, see the [[Signature|Signature article]]. 
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==Pre-Order  (This is no longer available)==
 
Pre-order bonuses include the following additional features:
  
Pre-order bonuses include the following additional features:
   
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* In-game Storage Bag {{ref|id=Bonus|WildStar Deluxe Edition PC|Advertisement|2014-05-19|EB Games|https://ebgames.com.au/pc-163153-WildStar-Deluxe-Edition-PC ebgames.com.au}}
  
* In-game Storage Bag {{ref|id=Bonus|WildStar Deluxe Edition PC|Advertisement|2014-05-19|EB Games|https://ebgames.com.au/pc-163153-WildStar-Deluxe-Edition-PC ebgames.com.au}}
   
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== Deluxe Edition ==
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== Deluxe Edition  (This is no longer available) ==
 
The WildStar Deluxe Edition contains the following additional features:
  
The WildStar Deluxe Edition contains the following additional features:
   
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* 3 guest passes with 7 days of playtime
  
* 3 guest passes with 7 days of playtime
 
* [[Housing]] décor item
  
* [[Housing]] décor item
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* Eldan themed [[hover-board]]
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* Eldan themed [[:Category:Mounts|hover-board]]
 
* Eldan augmentation costume
  
* Eldan augmentation costume
 
* Special Eldan title
  
* Special Eldan title
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== Media ==
  
== Media ==
 
<gallery captionalign=center position=center widths=190>
  
<gallery captionalign=center position=center widths=190>
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The Art of WildStar The World of Nexus
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PAX East Pokket interviews Mike Donatelli of Wildstar (with exclusives!)|Pokket Interview; Overview
  
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WildStar DevSpeak Customization|Customization
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WildStar Features Trailer
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PAX East Pokket interviews Mike Donatelli of Wildstar (with exclusives!)
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WildStar Trailer Pre-Order|Pre-Order
  
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What is WildStar?|What is Wildstar?
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WildStar DevSpeak Customization
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WildStar Trailer Pre-Order
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Character Creation Theme from WildStar|Character Creation Theme
  
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What is WildStar?
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WildStar Official Trailer|Official Trailer
  
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Character Creation Theme from WildStar
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WildStar Official Trailer
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WildStar - DevSpeak Sabotage
 
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* [http://us.ncsoft.com/en/ Publisher site]
  
* [http://us.ncsoft.com/en/ Publisher site]
 
* [http://www.tentonhammer.com/wildstar-burst/video-graphics-tweak-guide Ten Ton Hammer's video graphics guide]
  
* [http://www.tentonhammer.com/wildstar-burst/video-graphics-tweak-guide Ten Ton Hammer's video graphics guide]
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 25 March 2020


WildStar Online is a brand new MMORPG that was developed by Carbine Studios and published by NCSOFT. It made it's initial debut at Gamescom 2011. It is a new IP that mixes both sci-fi and fantasy elements into an imaginative universe with a very distinct visual style. The game will to appeal to a broad spectrum of gamers by providing content tailored to individual play-styles as they adventure across Nexus.

Story

Blast off for an epic adventure of galactic proportions! Choose a side and fight for control of Nexus, while uncovering the secrets of the hyper-advanced Eldan that disappeared from the planet long ago. Meet The Entity and Drusera and find out how they came to exist. Join with fellow players to battle back The Strain . Who knows what tomorrow will bring!

Features

  • Choose a side and fight for Nexus.
  • Choose form six spine-shattering classes, each with unique abilities and combat mechanics.
  • Choose from four unique paths, each with custom content designed for your personal playstyle.
  • Housing: stake your claim and choose your domicile.
  • Unique manual combat system.
  • Explore, study, and conquer the most legendary planet in the universe, including quests, raids, and dungeons.
  • PvP options including open-world, duels, arenas, battlegrounds, and warplots.
  • Supports English, French and German languages.

Pricing

As of September 29th 2015, WildStar is available for free from the Official Website. Players are required to create an account before they will be able to download the game client. Instead of a subscription (which was previously the only way to play beyond the 30 days provided the software purchase)  NCSoft is offering the new Signature service. This premium service with have specific perks that go with it that can be viewed on the Signature article . Fees for this service are expected to be the same as the previous subscription fees and are as follows:

Subscription $ Per Month $ Total € Per Month € Total £ Per Month £ Total
1 Months 14.99 14.99 12.99 12.99 8.99 8.99
3 Months 13.99 41.97 11.99 35.97 8.49 25.47
6 Months 12.99 77.94 10.99 65.94 7.99 47.94
12 Months [Best Deal] 10.99 131.88 9.99 119.88 6.99 83.88

If you decide you do not wish to pay a Signature fee with real currency, there is a second option called C.R.E.D.D. Gamers currently playing EVE will already be familiar with this type of model. Players in need of gold, can purchase 30 days of Signature service in the form of C.R.E.D.D. from Carbine, then sell it in the trading house for gold to players who may not be able to afford their Signature service with real money, or may simply prefer a F2P type option. To see the differences between a Free Account and Signature, please read the Signature article . 

Box purchase vs F2P

Active and inactive account holders who had purchased WildStar prior to September 29th 2015 automatically retained access to the game but were required to download the update. Additionally, benefits from both the standard and deluxe versions were grandfathered in to the player's account. Box copies of the game are no longer being produced and available copies through store outlets are now a rarity. Players who locate and choose to purchase a box copy will still be able to use the 30 days of subscription time that is offered with the game but it will be converted to Signature Service. Digital download purchases are no longer available. Free to play software can be obtained from official sources. Account creation is required. 

Box Copy Owners vs. Free To Play

Item Free Player Box Purchases
Character Slots 2 12
Costume Slots 4 6
Bank Slots 2 5
Decor 1000 limit 2000 limit

Free to Play players can purchase additional limits from the in-game store up to the maximum allowed. 

Loyalty

Loyalty is a new in-game meter that fills using Cosmic Points gained from both in-game and website purchases. The meter is located inside the Store window. These points accumulate and reward players with various items. Points are accumulated faster using real currency purchases, but players will recieve extra if they purchase ncoin and then redeem the ncoin in game for items, thus accumulating points for both transactions. Signature players will already receive certain loyalty perks with their service. For a chart of Loyalty vs Signature, see the Signature article. 

Pre-Order  (This is no longer available)

Pre-order bonuses include the following additional features:

  • Exclusive Rocket House
  • Exclusive Housing Trophy
  • Exclusive In-Game Title: "Chosen of the Progenitors"
  • Access to Beta Weekends
  • 3 Day Head Start
  • In-game Storage Bag [1]

Deluxe Edition  (This is no longer available)

The WildStar Deluxe Edition contains the following additional features:

  • 30 days of included playtime
  • 3 guest passes with 7 days of playtime
  • Housing décor item
  • Eldan themed hover-board
  • Eldan augmentation costume
  • Special Eldan title
  • Eldan coloured dye for armor [1]

Media

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 WildStar Deluxe Edition PC, Advertisement, 2014-05-19, EB Games, ebgames.com.au.

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