Berlin-based publisher Frogster Interactive has launched a “Free2Play” server for its nautical MMO, Bounty Bay Online, as an alternative to its existing subscription-based server.

Bounty Bay Online allows players to choose a career as a merchant, sailor, fisherman or pirate in a 15th century setting. Players can explore undiscovered continents, join guilds, and take control of cities to govern.

The Free2Play server features an integrated online shop with purchasable in-game items, such as potions, figureheads, treasure maps, and level boosts, selling from 3 cents upwards depending on their value. Frogster hopes the new server model will “allow players with limited playing time to achieve more in less time.”

Bounty Bay Online’s Free2Play server will not affect its established subscription server. Regular updates and support will be provided for both servers.