RF Online, The Philippines’ ONLY Sci-fi MMOG is set to launch their biggest patch yet, Episode 2 – Giga 1: “Pioneers of Novus”on August 28, 2007. The patch features powerful new weapons and its very own Item Mall.

Players who were turned off by the premium priced subscription rates of RF will now be able to enjoy the game as RF Online will now be FREE TO PLAY!

A Premium Subscription option will still be available for players who wish to gain an extra edge by offering 2x Exp / 2x PT / 2x Drop and 2x Mining Rate! (As well as getting bonus credits for item mall purchases when they opt to use the Premium Subscription Option.

Item Mall credit and premium game time rates will be announced soon!

We are aware of the fears and apprehensions of each of our players about RF going Free-to-Play. This was a decision that was forced upon us by CCR. We wanted to go free to play even less than you do. Rest assured though that we have fought against this as much as we could up to last possible moment.

Although we will be going free to play, we have come up with a premium subscription option that would give players 2x Exp / 2x PT / 2x Drop and 2x Mining Rate for as long as they are subscribed. All free players will have LOWER rates.

Aside from this, we also came up with a special item to give our loyal players who’ve been fighting the war on Novus with us through thick and thin. This special item will be given to all characters level 47 and above on the day of Episode 2’s Launch. Details about this item will be announced at a later date.

The Philippine RF Online Team and Level-Up! would like to assure everybody that the level of service and integrity of the game will not diminish. We will be working doubly hard to make sure each player gets the most out of his/her gaming experience.

We will not let our game become like all the other free to play games out there.

We will enforce the Magna Carta with as much diligence as we’ve always done.

We will impose discipline to all players, new and old.

We will not tolerate bug abusers, griefers, kill stealers and trolls.

We will however, be gracious to those who would guide new recruits and become examples within the community.

We will hold more Story Events. Bigger events, events that will cater to all levels and to all player types.

We will have more tournaments, EBs and Tours.

We will be as unwavering in our goal to ensure each player gets the best gaming experience in the number one sci-fi MMORPG in the country.

See you in Episode 2.