Eden Rising will launch with a free-to-play version of its open world tower defense game

Eden Rising bills itself as an “open world action tower defense game.” I’m not sure what that means, but if you’re interested and don’t feel like plunking down $30 for it, developer Nvizzio has decided to offer a free-to-play version as well — one that will put both audiences together.

The paid version is called the Ascendant Edition, and those going the free-to-play route will be playing the Explorer Edition. It launches out of Steam Early Access on May 17 on PC.