Gameloft, the developers of Modern Combat 5, have decided to push their Modern Combat 5 game to a free-to-play pricing model. The price of the app dropped today, from $3.99 to free. For those of you who have already purchased the game, no need to worry, Gameloft has decided to implement an “energy system” (you know, those annoying systems where you can play 5 times, and then have to wait 20 minutes to play again). However, if you’d already purchased the game, you will get unlimited energy. Not only this, but you’ll also get a special “veteran kill-sign”, as well as 200 in-game credits. Still, many players will still probably be irked by the fact that the game is now completely free (with IAPs), but at least they’ll be slightly compensated.

Here’s what’s new in version 1.2.0:

Hit the deck! A barrage of new features is heading right for Modern Combat 5 in this exciting new update.

NEW CLASS REPORTING FOR DUTY!
– The Support class gives your team the backup they need
– Drop medical kits to heal allies
– Let your teammates respawn on the spot they died
– Boost your own abilities and efficiency on the battlefield

WEAPONS APLENTY
– Extra weapon tier for each class
– New Light Machine Gun category for Support class

ALL-NEW MULTIPLAYER MODE: ZONE CONTROL
– Capture and defend areas to rack up score superiority

CONTROLLER SUPPORT
– Enjoy the game using a standard, form-fitting or extended controller

MORE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION
– Weapon camos
– New masks and skills
– New solo and squad logos
– New kill signs

And here is the full iTunes AppStore Description of Modern Combat 5: Blackout:

Proud to be “App Store’s Best of 2014” in 28 countries!

*IMPORTANT* Modern Combat 5 requires an iPad 2 (or newer), iPhone 4s (or newer), or iPod touch 5th Generation. An Internet connection is required to play.

> “It plays as good as it looks.” – IGN
> “Amps everything up to the next level.” – 148Apps
> “Sharp controls, impressive graphics.” – Pocket Gamer

Step into the action as the latest installment in the best FPS series raises the bar for shooters once more! Create a squad, add your friends and test your individual and team skills against other squads!

Is single player your thing? Then step into a world on the brink of anarchy and shoot your way out of one dire situation after another to expose a lunatic who’s trying to tear the world to shreds.

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE CLASS
> 4 customizable classes that you can level up across single- and multiplayer
> Find the play style the suits you: Assault, Heavy, Recon, or Sniper
> Activate class-specific skills by earning and spending Skill Points

HIGH-POWERED MULTIPLAYER
> Epic team clashes in Squad vs. Squad matches
> Talk to other players in Global and Squad Chat
> Individual and Squad leaderboards
> Win cool rewards in the limited-time events

UNIFIED PROGRESSION
> Accumulate XP and level up by playing both single-player missions and multiplayer matches
> Unlock higher-tier weapons by mastering lower-tier ones
> Customize the perfect weapon using a host of attachments

INTENSE SOLO CAMPAIGN
> Fast-paced story missions with various challenges taking you from Tokyo to Venice
> Play the new Spec-Ops missions for a real adrenaline rush
> Flawless graphics, music and voice performances with seamlessly integrated cutscenes

HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS
> Intuitive, highly customizable controls so you can play just the way you want

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