StubbinMyToe Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 First, yes I know it is a single player game Does pre-ordering get you early access to the game, or get you the beta backer? I know we get free items, but it is also common to get early access, so I am asking Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Nope, sorry Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedrefilos Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) No; there is no early access anyway. Only a closed beta for those who pleged over a specific ammount of money via kickstarter. The beta takes place in a mid-game place, has a village and I believe two areas with a couple of dungeons. No critical path quests included, so it is spoiler-free. I believe there is a way you can access the beta by buying it, but I'm not sure. A beta tester might give you a better answer to that. Or to everything else actually Edited February 27, 2015 by Sedrefilos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubbinMyToe Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 I believe there is a way you can access the beta by buying it, but I'm not sure. A beta tester might give you a better answer to that. Or to everything else actually Curious about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MReed Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Someone who is already a beta tester can *purchase* a extra beta key and e-mail it to you. In the vast majority of cases, they will expect you to send them the money for the beta key money first, as you might expect, but in theory they could give you a key as a gift. And, obviously, the cost for the beta key would be over and beyond the cost of the game itself. So, yeah, possible in theory, but in practice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubbinMyToe Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Money is no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Evensong Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Existing backers can still buy (digital) Add-Ons. Beta Access is one of those Add-Ons, for $25 per key. I know some backers have bought extra for friends and/or other forumers. Note that the Beta will not turn into the full game upon release. I wouldn't recommend jumping in at this point. If you want to spend that money, put it towards the expansion pack, or a higher pre-order tier. [EDIT] Well, what MReed said.[/EDIT] Edited February 28, 2015 by Ark Evensong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensuki Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So, yeah, possible in theory, but in practice... I've bought 4 beta keys for other people at $25 usd and have delivered all of them. If someone wants a beta key, PM me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubbinMyToe Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for the key Sensuki. I assume I still need to purchase the retail copy (or pre-order) to get the full version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lephys Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 ^ Yes. The beta is basically a completely separate product from the final version of the game. Even people with fully-up-to-date beta versions, when the game releases, will have to freshly install the actual game. The beta build won't just be patched up to the final version or anything. Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Stalker Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 In fact, the beta will deleted when the game releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabaddi Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Please correct me if I'm wrong but has it been said they will start sending keys for digital versions of the game on 26th March? I was wondering if there is a chance for pre-download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Stalker Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Please correct me if I'm wrong but has it been said they will start sending keys for digital versions of the game on 26th March? I was wondering if there is a chance for pre-download? They have confirmed that they plan on letting us preload the game on Steam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gairnulf Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Some people a considering a self-imposed "late access" to skip some of the initial release's bugs and start playing after the first patch has been released. Early access is a luxury that Obsidian can't afford I'd be happy if the game is moderately bug-free on the 26th. Edited March 3, 2015 by Gairnulf A Custom Editor for Deadfire's Data: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DruidX Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 will there be preload on GoG? Join the Orcz and help scribe everything that goes on in the world of Pillars of Eternity! The Unofficial Pillars of Eternity Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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