In a recent interview with German gaming website GameStar, Matt Firor provided new details on the payment model of Zenimax's upcoming MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online. The news confirmed that ESO will utilize a traditional monthly subscription fee, ending conjecture that the game will carry free-to-play or other payment models. When asked if this older model could compete with recent free-to-play games that employ oft-despised "payment gateway" and "pay-to-win" systems, Firor responded that this was not in the spirit of the Elder Scrolls series. Firor went on to explain specific details concerning the cost of the subscription system.[*]Unlimited play for the first 30 days with the purchase of the game. [*]Following the first month you'll pay a flat fee for continued, unlimited access to the game. [*]Basic monthly charge will be $14.99/€12.99/£8.99. [*]Expect discounts if you buy multiple months at a time. Of course, there are also some additional interesting takeaways. [*]New content available every four to six weeks. [*]Graphics, engine, content, etc., are all the same between the PC and console versions. [*]There will be an open beta exclusive to the PS4 for a limited time. [*]Time frame for console betas will be discussed early next year; this probably pushes back our previous estimated release dates. A special thanks to community member irons for bringing this interview to our attention. Click here to view the article