Is the Founding an alpha or beta testing phase?
Both, practically. At first, players will be able to download the "alpha build" of the game, and by playing it and giving us feedback, eventually we can refine it.
How can I join the Foundation / alpha testing?
By purchasing one of the packages in the Founding at the Neocore Store. The basic package contains the playable build (and the full game at release, with access to free updates). In the packages we provide Steam keys, as the game will use Steamworks on the PC.
What platform is the alpha testing / Founding on?
PC only. (The full game will be available on PS4 and Xbox One as well.)
What are the system requirements to play the alpha build?
Minimum:
OS: 64-bit Windows 7+ (8 / 8.1 / 10)
Processor: Intel CPU Core i3-2120 (3.3 GHz) / AMD CPU FX-6300 (3.5 GHz)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB)
DirectX: 11
Hard Drive: 30 GB of available space
Network: Broadband Internet Connection
Optimum:
OS: 64-bit Windows 7+ (8 / 8.1 / 10)
Processor: Intel CPU Core i7-2600 (3.4 GHz) / AMD CPU FX-8320 (3.5 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB)
DirectX: 11
Hard Drive: 30 GB of available space
Network: Broadband Internet Connection
Please be aware that throughout the development process, we will continue to make adjustments and optimize system performance. As such, these system requirements are subject to change.
If there’s an alpha testing phase, will there be a beta testing phase as well?
Yes, during the Founding there will be monthly updates, and the beta stage is part of that update schedule.
What language is available in the game?
At the start of the Founding only in English. But we’ll add more as we can, so you might want to check back.
Will there be restrictions in the Founding build of the game? Which content will be available?
Yes, during the Founding you will not see the full game. We’re focusing on the open world and the base gameplay elements in combat missions. We don’t want to spoil everything before releasing the full game, let there be surprise and novelties for everyone! For the content update plans, check out the detailed roadmap!
How often will the game be updated with new content?
Approximately every month.
What’s the development plan?
We have a Roadmap!
Do we lose our progress in every update?
Only once in a few months ;) We’ll give you a heads up when such an event occurs. This is just the nature of the development, but not all things are lost: there will be certain account stats you can carry into the history of the sector, and these will be carried over.
Can I carry my save / progress / achievements over to the final, released game?
Sadly, no. When the Founding is over and the full game is released, every player starts anew. You need to create a new character, and most of the account stats will be reset. However, as mentioned before, your contributions to the history of the sector will remain intact, and you get to keep your skins.
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