>>23366063
The problem there is the value proposition to your average joe. A subscription fee for basic access will bounce prospective players off the game faster than you can shake a stick at.
I think about this an unhealthy amount because I love the franchise dearly but hate how Bamco handles it.
Probably the most effective thing would be something like this:
>Every suit is free, unranked matchmaking is free, joining lobbies is free
>flat one-time fee (like $20-30) for access to single player modes (arcade routes and whatever arbitrary modes they come up with), ranked matchmaking, and the ability to host lobbies
>subscription fee (like $5-10 a month) for cosmetic customization options (per suit song/UI changes, alternate pilots, more titles, etc.)
>sell "premium" cosmetics separately for flat fees (fancy live2D navigators, sparkly UIs, anime song packs, etc.)