So I've looked around and I haven't found anything about whether or not the PC version will require a Gold account to play online. It would make sense either way, as PC games tend not to charge for online, but the game is also available on Xbox Live where they do require you to pay for gold. Has anyone heard or seen anything official from Playground/Turn10?

I actually hadn't thought about it, but can see arguments for either way. I personally lean towards no, but I honestly don't know which way they would fall; the cynic in me says yes.

I highly doubt it. As far as I know none of the other Windows Store games have required Gold.