Spellborn Works BV -- part of the Spellborn Works NV, the company that owns "The Chronicles of Spellborn" -- has declared bankruptcy. Obviously, something isn't fully right at Spellborn Works, and the latest announcement from Acclaim and Frogster Asia proves the point.

Starting in 2010, "The Chronicles of Spellborn" will transition from a freemium subscription-based MMORPG to a free-to-play MMORPG.

This change will mean that the game will lose its monthly fee, and focus more on item shops and other optional purchases. In addition, Acclaim claims that there will be "several enhancements" to the current game.

So what does this mean for all of you playing Spellborn Works' MMORPG -- especially in Europe? Right now, there's a whole lot of uncertainty for the state of its servers. One thing is known, though: until the MMORPG is re-launched in 2010, players will need to keep paying subscription fees to play.

In other words, if you're a fan of "Spellborn" or want to try it out, you're going to have to pay money each month to play an MMORPG that will soon be free, and will no longer have bug fixes or other added content.

What a deal!

Were you a "Spellborn" player? How does this news impact you? Sound off in the comments below!

*Update*: It appears now that the main development for "The Chronicles of Spellborn" will be performed in Korea, leaving the Dutch developers who created the game in a state of limbo.

Posted by Brendon Lindsey
June 30, 2009

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