A new beta is due to be out very soon - probably within the week. This will be the final beta as the game goes gold before long. However, this will allow for further feedback that may result in a fast (or possibly 0 day) patch.

In waiting mode. Still interested.

You still like the game, or did it become desinteresting soon?

Definitely still interested in the game. The scope of the beta was very limited - so it did become somewhat repetative (7 "repeat" islands in demo vs 30+ unique ones in final version). However, that is entirely understandable. The beta was aimed at troubleshooting gameplay - not meant to capture the player long term. Even so - I have to say that I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will get "my moneys worth".

It should be noted that BI has decided to open up the file system in the final - making modding much more possible than was originally intended. This alone to me insures the game is going to be well worth it and then some.

I saw a trailer for it, seemed cool enough but I have been burned by sooo many cool trailers that I'll just wait until it comes out. Even beta testing is not wholly accurate anymore. On a side note, I'm kinda waiting for Planet Side 2 to come out. I loved the 1st one.



When in doubt, take the high ground. You can always give it back later. Pyrolosis

A video made just days ago, so although representing the xbox version it probably is representative for the state of things right now, since thgey made no simple port-overs, but ran dediacted developements for every platform. After one year of public beta here is hope that the game also does not suffer from major bugs. I therefore consider to get it on release date.

I have had a look at their forums. A third Beta is out since three days, one week before release of the final version! - and the forum is slaughtering it.

In best, long-time established Bohemia tradition, the AI seems to be the problem,. especially pathfinding issues with Mantas, even worse with Walrusses, and the carrier itself. Some of what was reported I would rate as game killers.

Some readers also are angry that not only reported bugs from Beta 2 have not been solved - but even more, new bugs have been added.

And this just one week before release of the final product?

I have moved over to Amazon and canceled my pre-order. If they don't get their job done, I don't pay money for it, that simple.

That's really the only concern I have about it; Bohemia's track record.

I don't much care about people whining on a forum; there's enough of that on any game forum to think every single game ever created is absolutely terrible. But in this case I'll certainly wait and see what (professional) opinions form after release before taking the plunge.

It's not just whining over some cosmetic details. Some of the pathfinding issues reported, are show stoppers, plain and simple, leading to player units killing themselves.

What also worries me: that these issues have been reported already months ago - and Bohemia still has not reacted to them. Instead publishes a final beta less than a week before release date where these bugs are still present - and new bugs added that before where not there.

Sounds chaotic. The DVDs surely are printed already, they should be in stores in germany this Friday. So why releasing a Beta 3 one week before that date? Or is release date maybe September 28th 2013?

I hope it all gets sorted out, and hope for a happy end . I really would love to get this title. I played the original so long ago, and loved it. To see this evolution from back then to today, is an irresistable sight.

I'm sure it'll get sorted, just not sure about the state of launch.

Well in BI's defense, they also have a history of supporting the heck out of their products with numerous patches and additions. Which is one of the reasons why I preordered.

Aye, I'll grab it shortly after release if I know I can actually enjoy it then. Arma 2 ended up being shelved for I think half a year because of the state at release.

I'm a little pissed a friend of mine has gotten the full version so far from his Play and contribute preorder... I've checked and so far I have no steam key in my email and its not up on the Bistudios store page yet. lame. :shifty:

Advertised official release date is Friday. ;)

Oh I know but I can still be jealous that somebody else has a game before me! :O: