The game could relaunch by the end of the year, and will likely be free-to-play.

It look like the rumors were true! GameIndustry.biz is reporting that K2 Network has purchased the All Points Bulletin intellectual property for approximately £1.5 million. An official announcement is expected in the coming week, but sources have told the site that the game may be running again by the end of the year. Also, it will likely adopt the free-to-play model.

The demise of All Points Bulletin shocked the gaming community in September when Realtime Worlds shut down the game a mere three months after its launch. GameBreaker TV's Gary Gannon and ZAM's Mike B. aka Fony had the opportunity to speak with Josh Howard, APB's former exeuctive producer, about the game's premature end, so be sure to check out that interview to help bridge the gap between APB's death and rebirth.

So what are your thoughts on the announcement? Will you be playing APB once it relaunches?