Skara to go Fully Free to Play

Indie studio 8-bit’s multiplayer hack em up, Skara - The Blade Remains, will close sales of its Early Access build in favour of an invite-only model ahead of the game's 2016 release.

The game will be free to play at release so it isn't a huge surprise to see it go free to play after its initial period of chargeable alpha testing. Those who have paid will still be getting their money's worth accoring to Pablo Rodriguez, Skara’s Creative Director:

“Of course, anyone who already owns Skara will get to keep playing it! We wanted to make sure ‘limited edition’ actually means something: Exclusive access to the game’s development while we finish testing, the rewards we detailed in the packages, and eventually their money back in virtual currency upon the game’s full F2P release.”

The team hopes this new direction will also help players interested in the game who are unable or unwilling to part with cash, since they will now be able to have a go and get involved with the final stage of development.

At the time of writing, you can buy the game from their Steam page for £3.49 but it should be entirely free by 30th September.