Free-to-play and launch status explained

What developer interviews confirm about character acquisition, skins, customization and the still-unannounced release date.

Operational objective

Create a repeatable decision process that remains useful when unreleased numbers, mission frequency and final balance change.

Decision route

1. Separate official statements, demonstrated behavior and editorial inference.
2. Record publication date and the last date this claim was checked.
3. Do not convert platform, business-model or trailer evidence into a release date.
4. Move stale claims to WATCH until a newer primary source appears.

Failure review

• Changing several variables at once and learning nothing from the result.
• Treating pre-launch footage as final launch balance.
• Following the fastest-looking option without defining an exit.