Codemasters Online Gaming announced that ArchLord will switch to a free to play policy. As of the 4th January 2007, no further subscription payments will be required to play ArchLord. The period of 4th December to 4th January 2007 will be the games last official billing period before the game switches to a service with no monthly subscription fee. Existing 3, 6 or 12-month ArchLord subscribers will be eligible for refunds. More free details in the free press release.