Wayfinder is an action multiplayer game set in a fantasy world. That was enough for me to want to check it out, especially as I heard it is free to play. But I was asked to open my wallet and support developers via Founders Packs when I wanted to download it. What is that all about, and is Wayfinder free-to-play or not? Here’s everything you need to know about playing Wayfinder in early access.

Is Wayfinder Early Access free?

Unfortunately, theWayfinder Early Access version is not a free-to-play gameto allow developers to get the finance needed to complete the title. Also, they want to have as many serious players as possible, so they can improve the game’s segments before it’s officially launched.

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What do I get from Wayfinder Founder’s Pack?

Founder’s Packs feature exclusive items, skins, and resources in Wayfinder. While those are primarily cosmetics that you can live without, you mustbuy a Founder’s Pack to play Wayfinder early access. The Founder’s Packs range in price from $19.99 to $149.99, and they come with various exclusive content, such as cosmetics, pets, and mounts. Here are some of the benefits of the Founder’s Packs for Wayfinder early access:

Is Wayfinder 1.0 Free to Play?

The full version of Wayfinder will be free to play, but there will be an in-game store where players can purchase cosmetics, boosters, and other items. The developers are adamant they’ll not sell any pay-to-win items in the game store. The duration of early access is around six months, as thefull gameWayfinder release dateis set for early 2024. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Wayfinder early access is available on PC (Steam), PS4, and PS5.

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