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[Oculus VR] Population: One Game - Free to Play from March 9 @ Meta Quest

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I don't know if a lot of Ozbargainers are into VR and VR Games. But these is a Freebie. So I thought I share it just in case someone is interested.
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POPULATION: ONE is Going Free-To-Play on March 9th

Seattle, February 28, 2023 — Today we are announcing POPULATION: ONE will be going free-to-play on March 9th with new features launching the same day. Additionally, we are revealing our 2023 roadmap.

As the top selling VR battle royale game, we are excited to bring POP1 to a larger audience and broaden the social multiplayer experience.

We want to reward our existing players and those who choose to purchase the game before March 9th with an exclusive bundle (full details are below). Not only that, we have a ton of exciting new content rolling out on March 9th and throughout the year.

In this dev blog post, we’re breaking down all the new content on deck for the free-to-play launch and beyond! Celebrate with us and spread the word!

Original Banana Rewards
To our beloved players, thank you for your continued support!

All players who already own or purchase POP1 before the free-to-play transition (March 9th @ 10am PT) will automatically receive the Original Banana Bundle. This bundle includes in-game rewards that will NEVER again be obtainable in-game as paid or earned rewards.

Original Banana Bundle Rewards ($80 Value)

Legendary “PJ Potassium” Character Skin
Legendary “Prestige” Character Skins (4)
Rare “Prestige” Full Gun Set (14)
Exclusive Title: “Original Banana”
Exclusive Calling Card: “Celebration”
Exclusive Spray: “I Was Here”
1,000 Bureau Gold
Full Access To The Level Progression Track
Rewards Distribution

Existing game owners will automatically be awarded the Original Banana Bundle on March 9th at 10 am PT.
To access your rewards, login anytime after 10am PT on March 9th and an in-game pop-up button will appear, prompting you to accept the rewards.
Fresh New Content Coming On March 9th
You don’t want to miss what’s in store this year including, but not limited to:

Sandbox Battle Royale Mode (March 30th)
Sandbox Battle Royale Playlist (March 30th)
New Weapons
New Battle Royale Updates on the Evolving Map
New Sandbox Features & Modes
Matchmaking Improvements
We are excited about how the game will continue to evolve in 2023. Bigger lobbies, more content, more friends, and more fun, for free!

If you have more questions, we have an extended FAQ below.

See you in the game!

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Comments

  • So what's the catch?

    • +2

      I don't see any catch. If you find the catch, please let us know.

      • +3

        Iirc it has micro transactions (not sure if still cosmetic only)

    • I guess sales have slowed and probably less headsets selling too especially with the price rise.

      So open it up and hope to make money from micro transactions.

      • Didn't they just announce a price decrease on the 256gb model, I'm sure I read an article on it within the last week or so. Though it was still going to be more than before they increased it last year.

        • Looks like it.

          Quest Pro getting a pretty big cut… Guess they overshot on that one.

        • Yea but isn’t a new quest due soon too?

    • +2

      Thanks for your opinion, nobody

      • -2

        That is not my name

  • Surprised the same games are more expensive on Quest than compared to PSVR2.

  • +3

    Ohh ffs i bought this ages ago and still haven't logged in!

    • +2

      At least you can get the ✨✨✨exclusive✨✨✨banana themed cosmetics pack that all people who bought the game before going free will get

  • +4

    Is there Oz servers?
    I logged in when it first came out and lag on VR FPS aint fun..

  • Horizon Worlds - Population one!

  • Can we buy it the day before, and request a refund for free bananas? 🤣

  • +2

    Population: One.

    What, so it’s the metaverse?

  • +1

    Going free on Steam too?

  • … Still waiting for the day Australians can play Horizon Worlds.

  • Zuckercuck promised GTA San Andreas back in November 2021 & we've heard sweet F.A. about it since.

  • Cool. I wish I had room to play games like this without smashing into everything. Too many OzBargain things bought I guess :)

  • Still not free

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      It says March 9th @ 10am PT I am guessing that's US time. Later today.

    • 10 a.m PT , I googled it's 5:00 a.m Thursday Canberra time. I hope that helps.

  • +1

    For those looking just to add this to their oculus.com account, unfortunately its not free.
    As per the website in the OP

    Pricing variations starting 3/9 @ 10am PT (Rift PCVR, Steam, Meta Quest/Pro)

    The game will be free on Meta Quest 2 / Pro starting at 10am PT on March 9th
    Oculus Rift and Steam will be priced at $19.99 (starting March 9th at 10am PT). Similar to other games, the value price on those platforms will be used to prevent potential cheaters from making a new account on Steam/Rift easily.
    Players who purchase the game on Steam/Oculus Rift platforms, players will be granted 1,200 ($20) worth of Bureau Gold (BG) into their account. This will take effect on 3/9 @ 10am Pacific.

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