Sony has announced that the multiplayer component ofKillzone 3will go free, available on PSN as a standalone download. All the maps will be playable, but player progress will cease after they reach a certain level. So, it’s like a super-demo.

If players want to continue, they can toss $14.99 Sony’s way to unlock the full online experience without having to purchase the full game.

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This is … abrilliantidea. Truly. Offering a game’s multiplayer component as a standalone item is actually pretty clever, and it’s cool that such a broad taste will be given away for free. It ought to open the game up to a lot more players and boost its longevity, while those who enjoy it will likely have no qualms about dropping fifteen bucks once they hit their limit. Damn smart move.

Really slick stuff from Sony there. I have to doff my cap on this occasion.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

Killzone 3 multiplayer to be released as free download[CVG]

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.