Over the last couple of years we’ve grown accustomed to seeing console titles with online multiplayer bundled with an Online Pass in an effort to curb the used games market.
Some games’ Online Passes are more lenient than others, but I’ve never heard of any Online Pass that allows you to freely play the multiplayer component of a title - until now.
An EA representative outlined SSX’s generous Online Pass scheme as follows:
“In SSX, players without an Online Pass are able to compete and play in both of SSX’s online game modes, Explore and Global Events with no restrictions.
In Global Events, the top finishers from each event are awarded with in-game credits. These in-game credits earned during play will not be awarded to the player if they do not have an Online Pass.
If at any point you find yourself in dire need of that currency, redeeming your code or purchasing one from within the game will earn you access to any and all credits you’ve accrued online.”
It will be very interesting to see if any other games this year adopt a similar Online Pass model. I personally think it’s a brilliant initiative on EA’s part to allow cash-strapped gamers to buy SSX secondhand and still be able to experience a major slice of the game’s online component.
SSX will be released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on February 28th in the US and March 2nd in PAL territories. Be sure to catch up on all our previous coverage here.
Source: IGN
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Comments:
I think its a good idea, I can see more Developers taking this choice on. It allows you to play, but If you want more out of the game, you need the online pass. this game does look interesting.
Wow, that's awesome! Way to go EA :)
Thats a great plan. Too bad no one else will follow it