Sony Online Entertainment Announce DC Universe Online Is Going Free To Play

Sony Online Entertainment have announced DC Universe Online is going to be a Free To Play Game. there will be 3 levels of access. the free to play access with be called Free Access, Premium Access opens when you spend at least $5 in game, Legendary access grants you access to everything and costs $14.99 a month.

The Game will no longer be sold at retail, but those who have recently purchased the game can still sign up and play, and those who have used the retail disc to play can continue to do so. all existing players who are paying a monthly subscription will be granted Legendary access. all players who have previously played the game but are currently not playing will be granted Premium Access.

Free Access Grants You:

• Free Access To The Game
• Free Game Updates
• 2 Character Slots (Can Purchase More)
• 28 Inventory Slots (Can Purchase More)
• 12 Bank Slots (Can Purchase More)
• Max of 1500 In Game Currency
• 6 Text chats per 30 seconds
• Send Text Mail
• 1 free vault ticket per week
• ability to Join Player leagues

Free Access doesn't grant you:

• unable to earn trophies
• unable to play DLC unless you buy it
• no Auction house slots (Can Purchase More)
• No Trading

Premium Access Grants You:

• Free access to the game and bonus features
• Free Game Updates
• 6 character slots (Can Purchase More)
• 42 inventory slots (Can Purchase More)
• 5 action house slots (Can Purchase More)
• 24 bank slots (Can Purchase More)
• able to trade items
• max of 2000 in game currency
• Proximity voice chat, 6 text chat messages per 30 seconds
• able to mail text and items
• 1 free vault ticket every 3 days
• can join player leagues

 Premium Access Doesn't grant you:

• Unable to earn trophies
• Unable to play DLC unless you buy it

Legendary Access Grants You:

• Free Access to the game and bonus items
• Free access to DLC (free access stops when legendary subscription ends)
• 16 Character Slots
• 63 Inventory Slots
• 20 Auction Slots
• 48 Bank Slots
• Can trade items and cash
• unlimited in-game currency
• unlimited player chat
• can send text, items, and cash via mail
• 1 free vault ticket a day
• can form or join player leagues
• can earn trophies

It appears that players will continue to unlock trophies as they play, not matter what level, but you only gain access to those trophies when you pay for the legendary access.

Source: USA Playstation Blog And DC Universe Online FAQ