Microsoft will pivot from producing downloadable content (DLC) to encouraging more user-generated content and opening up the Project Spark experience.
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Project Spark is free to download on Xbox and Windows platforms, and now users of the software can earn “spark points” just by using the software.
Project Spark covers similar ground to Minecraft; which Microsoft acquired a year ago as well.
From 5 October, Project Spark will no longer cost any money whatsoever to play or create with.
Project Spark, the game where you make your own games, will be undergoing a few major changes soon as it was announced that it will be transitioning from a free-to-play game with microtransactions to a completely free game on October 5th. Also, over 200 new assets are being added, so Project Spark will be as good as ever, even with this transition model. “We’ve been an incubation engine for ideas from epic to artistic and we plan to continue doing so”, said Rahul Sandil, head of Project Spark Acquisition/Engagement, in a statement.
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“We will no longer create episodic adventures, including future Conker’s Big Reunion episodic content. We’ll leave it up to you to continue his story in whatever ways you want”. Microsoft reckons that Project Spark has 200,000 active players sharing 300-400 levels a day. Microsoft Store credits will be awarded automatically to all users within 30-60 days after October 5. “Our support of these creators and our communications with them will continue in an open, free and collaborative environment”, a post by the developers, Team Dakota reads. It’s also lifting restrictions on terrain and in-game props, and adding a load of new assets to the creation tool. Full details on the patch can be found elsewhere on the Project Spark forums.
