I had heard about this coming for a while now, but it's great to finally see it official. Players will be able to purchase Global Agenda for a one-time cost and have access to the core game. Players who subscribe will get access to more features, such as Agency vs. Agency. Here's the press release.
ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2009 - Global Agenda players will be able to experience the major features of the game after a one time purchase via digital download or box sale, with no monthly subscription required. An optional subscription package called Global Agenda: Conquest will be available for those players who wish to participate in the persistent Alliance vs. Alliance territory control game-play and access ongoing content updates.
There are a ton of details so I won't repost them here. If you haven't already seen it, check out the post on
official blog.