S2 Games au anuntat ca in viitorul apropriat RTS/FPS lor Savage 2: A Tortured Soul va putea fi descarcat de pe site-ul oficial si jucat gratuit.

Dar pentru a juca sequel-ul online, S2 Games va percepe totusi o anumita taxa de 29.99$.

ROHNERT PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--Independent Game Developer S2 Games announced today that Savage 2: A Tortured Soul, the much anticipated sequel to their award winning first title, Savage: The Battle for Newerth, will be available for download via the S2 Games Website anywhere, anytime, and on any computer for free. Gamers worldwide will be able to "sample" Savage 2 on any local area network (LAN) and will be able to play the artificial intelligence (AI)/practice mode along with the game's included tutorial via the no charge access. They will then have the opportunity to purchase an account for $29.99 USD, which will grant them access to full online gameplay.

Though the free download will not withhold any of the core gameplay elements, there will be certain features that will only be enabled in online play. The main feature that will be missing will be the ability to play against people online -- other than those on their LAN. Additionally, for players wishing to build their character and save their overall stats, persistent items and experiences, purchasing an account for $29.99 will be the only way to go, thus allowing them to play the game online with other real players on servers hosted by S2 Games.