| WildStar | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Carbine Studios |
| Publisher(s) | NCSoft |
| Director(s) | Mike Donatelli Matt Mocarski |
| Producer(s) | Jeremy Gaffney |
| Writer(s) | Chad Moore |
| Composer(s) | Jeff Kurtenacker |
| Engine | Proprietary[1] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Online role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Online multiplayer |
WildStar was a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that was developed by Carbine Studios, published by NCSoft. It was unveiled on August 17, 2011, during Gamescom.[2] WildStar was set in a fantasy/science fiction world on the fictional planet Nexus, where a mysterious and powerful race known as the Eldan have disappeared, leaving behind a wealth of technology and secrets for players to explore.[3][4]
The game was released on June 3, 2014, with a subscription and later changed to free-to-play on September 29, 2015. While it was no longer required to pay for a subscription, those who did were "signature" members, getting a few bonuses such as increased experience/currency gain.
On September 6, 2018, NCSoft announced the immediate closure of Carbine Studios and that they "will begin the process of winding WildStar down".[5] A shut-down date was later set for November 28, 2018.[6]
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- ^ "NCSoft announces new MMO: WildStar". Joystiq. August 17, 2011. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ Fahey, Mike (August 17, 2011). "I'm Falling in Love With WildStar, and I Don't Care Who Knows It". Kotaku. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ Caldwell, Brendan (May 30, 2013). "Viewed Prior To Release: Wildstar". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ "WildStar Developer Carbine Studios Shuts Down". Kotaku. 6 September 2018.
- ^ "WildStar shutting down on November 28th, heralded by special events". Rock Paper Shotgun. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2021-07-04.