<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">VR MMORPG Ilysia is transitioning to a free-to-play model this summer.Developer Team 21 Studio announced the change during the VR Game Spotlight at AWE USA.New players will have access to the first region, Lavea, for free, while existing owners can continue uninterrupted.Those who purchased Ilysia before the free-to-play shift will receive a 'Founder's Pack' with exclusive in-game items.Similar moves have been made by other VR MMOs, like Zenith: The Last City and OrbusVR: Reborn, with varying success.The exact release date for the free-to-play update is expected in Summer 2025.Ilysia is currently available in early access on Quest and Steam.