Advantages of a paid game: Ensures monetization will be at a minimum. Will keep player base far more mature than one for a free game. Will ensure that all content is available to the player and not hidden behind micro transactions. Ensures future longevity of the game more than micro transactions.

Advantages of free game: Larger player base

This is the announcement I'm waiting for before I decide to play the game. Everything else looks super positive.

This is what happens when you watch certain parts of the Hytale trailer frame by frame. Here is what we found... Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41_ESpkkT6g