The Culling’s free-to-play relaunch starts tomorrow

After a distressing road over the past several months, The Culling has returned to its roots and is now about to relaunch as a free-to-play title. Ahead of the new version’s September 14 release date, the developers have broken down what to expect. Officially this release is titled The Culling: Origins, and as developer Xaviant has previously suggested, that means we’re returning to the “anything goes” approach of the original release. “Origins brings back that special mojo by returning to the game’s roots, incorporating the spirit of Day 1 combat, perks, airdrops and overall gameplay.” While it moves toward the feel of the original, it’s not exactly the same. Origins has XP and leveling mechanics, new weapons, leaderboards, and skill-based matchmaking. It’s also going to have some mechanical changes that are different, like the wound system. To top it off, there’s a new art direction aimed at modernizing the look of the original game. The biggest change, of course, is the switch to free-to-play. This will be supported by premium cosmetics, including clothes, weapon skins, taunts, celebrations, and the like. As in, say, Overwatch, you’ll earn loot box-style Cull Crates as you level up that offer cosmetic items and a credits currency to buy items directly.

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