Answering questions regarding the CLOSED BETA

Summary

Community Manager 'Snot' from C, Studios discusses the upcoming 1.0 release and the closed beta for their game. The closed beta, which is not under a public experimental period, aims to gather final feedback before the full release. Anyone can sign up for the beta, but the start date is not confirmed and will follow feature completion and internal testing. The beta will be under a non-disclosure agreement, meaning participants cannot share game details. The reason for a closed beta is to preserve surprises for the full release. There's no advantage to signing up early, and all previous alpha sign-ups must reapply. Save files from the closed beta will only work in the 1.0 version. Multiplayer will be available in the beta, and there will be no support for third-party servers or mods. The selection for the beta will consider a wide range of players, not just those with many hours played. Sharing footage after the game's release is not allowed to maintain fairness among content creators. Regardless of the platform, all current game owners are eligible for the beta, and there's no need to repurchase the game for the 1.0 version.

Takeaways

• 🎉 The community is excited about the upcoming 1.0 release of the game, which is the next milestone for C, Studios.
• 📢 There will be no more updates in Early Access; the focus is on the 1.0 release.
• 🤔 The studio is addressing questions from the community regarding the closed beta for the 1.0 version.
• 📆 The exact dates for the closed beta are not set yet; it will start once the game is feature complete and internal testing is done.
• 🥽 Participation in the closed beta requires agreement to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), meaning no sharing of game information.
• 🔍 The closed beta aims to catch issues that the developers might have missed and to polish the game further.
• 🎮 Multiplayer will be available in the closed beta, and there will be a way for selected players to invite friends.
• 🚫 Mods will not work in the closed beta, and third-party server vendors cannot be used.
• 💾 Save files from the closed beta will not work in older versions of the game but will be compatible with the 1.0 release.
• ⏰ The number of hours played does factor into selection for the closed beta, aiming for a diverse group of players.
• 📈 There is no advantage to signing up early for the closed beta; players can sign up at any time before the selection process.
• 📦 No need to repurchase the game for the 1.0 version if already owned during Early Access.

Q & A

What is the current milestone that C, Studios is working towards?

C, Studios is currently working towards version 1.0, which is the next milestone for their game.

Why is the company opting for a closed beta instead of a public experimental period for the 1.0 update?

They are running a closed beta to gather targeted feedback before the final release, ensuring that the game is polished and that they do not unveil everything in 1.0 until the full release.

How can one sign up for the closed beta?

Anyone can sign up for the closed beta by following the link provided in the video description.

Is there a specific time frame for when the closed beta will run?

The exact timing of the closed beta is not determined yet. It will be announced once the game is feature complete and after an internal testing phase.

What is the reason for having a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for the closed beta?

The NDA is in place to prevent information about the closed beta and the game's state from being shared, to avoid harassment and fishing attempts on participants, and to maintain the surprise for the full release.

Will being part of the closed beta affect the functionality of my save files after the beta ends?

The save files created during the closed beta will not work in older versions of the game but will be usable once the game reaches version 1.0.

Does the closed beta support multiplayer gameplay?

Yes, the closed beta will include multiplayer support, and there will be a way for selected participants to invite friends to join them.

Will dedicated servers be available during the closed beta?

Dedicated servers will be available, but only if set up by the player themselves; third-party server vendors will not be supported.

Will mods be compatible with the closed beta?

No, mods will not work in the closed beta, so any save files used in the beta must be compatible with the vanilla version of the game.

Does the number of hours played in the game affect the chances of being selected for the closed beta?

The number of hours played is a factor in the selection process to ensure a diverse group of players is represented, but it is not the sole determining factor.

Is it possible to share footage from the closed beta after the game's release?

It is unlikely that sharing footage from the closed beta will be allowed after the game's release, to maintain fairness among all players and content creators.

Do I need to purchase the game again for the 1.0 release if I already own it?

No, if you already own the game, you will not need to buy it again for the 1.0 release. The purchase carries over to the new version.