How long time to Beta?

[Fawz]

Very nice to get an update on the upcoming release of a new build of the Combat Alpha as it transitions into Beta state. Excited to see the various combat improvements that were made, I really hope 1handed weapons really did get fixed properly and are now viable choices!

Thanks for the update, I'll be eagerly awaiting the next Combat build along with a Dev Video/Announcement post!

 

[tiny lampe]

Thanks for the update, I'll be eagerly awaiting the next Combat build along with a Dev Video/Announcement post!

And me and my fellow non-alpha-tier insiders will be eagerly awaiting your dev video recaps

 

[cnileoleman]

Can't promise exact dates but it will be closer to 2 weeks than 2 months!

Soon.

 

[turtleman155]

so two weeks to beta which come before the first alpha prelude so 3 weeks for that then? (silently overflowing with optimism)

 

[ZaratanCho]

It does sound optimistic. ;D

 

[Azorius]

"closer to 2 weeks than 2 months" ... i suppose it is technically "less than 5 weeks"

 

[Oona]

Would prefer to get Alpha Prelude than Beta Combat.

 

[cnileoleman]

Would prefer to get Alpha Prelude than Beta Combat.

As a beta backer, I must disagree.

 

[fluffydino2000]

Someone was inevitably going to ask eventually, so it may as well be me. Is there an ETA on the alpha prelude release?

 

[Parco]

can i make a vote for not giving it a release date? wont it be much more exciting if it suddenly one day appeared out of the blue?

 

[fluffydino2000]

It would, but a time frame would still be nice. I don't expect or want a specific date, as it'll likely put too much pressure on BM. But knowing whether it'll be next week or next month or in three months helps managing hype.

EDIT: Whilst we're asking about the prelude. Has a decision been made as to whether a more sandbox testing environment with prelude features or an early, incomplete version of the prelude should be used as the prelude alpha?

I am assuming it has and an early, incomplete prelude was chosen based off of the information about the first "level" having so many lights etc. But, if it hasn't, I'd prefer the first option, so as to avoid spoilers and allow for more free-form testing.

Also, will stabbing be in the prelude?

Sorry for all the questions :/