Alpha 2 Question

IMO, Alpha 2 this Summer. Beta 1 Q1 2023. Beta 2 Summer 2023. Launch Nov 2023.

Alpha 2 is stated to be a persistent alpha. My Q: does this mean the plan is to have the world up all the way to Beta? Ofc I realize there will probably be lengthy multi-week downtime, code changes, server wipes, etc. But aside from that, is the plan for Alpha 2 to run all the way to Beta?

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Grizz_Lee_Chadams

In the (recent?) past, there was an option to buy a pack that offered A1 access, as I recall. I just pre-purchased and I couldn't see any pack that offered A1 access, only A2. If this phase was going to continue for a year or more, they would still offer a more expensive pack that includes A1, IMO. Maybe I just overlooked it..

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Szil

ok srsly any game dev or admin here who can at least say some releases aprox=?

Dygz

No.

Electronn

The latest combat update was outstanding.

One thing that stood out, in the pre-recorded portion of the stream, is how much Steven kept referencing all of the work they are doing to prep for Alpha 2. It is clear that Intrepid is squarely focused on A2 atm, and steadily marching toward that goal.

Then it happened. In the Twitch stream 01:41:17, Steven said, "It [the game] is getting CLOSE TO ALPHA 2 READY."

Close. To. Alpha. 2. Ready.

Is my call for A2 in Summer 2022 obnoxiously optimistic? Undoubtedly yes. But Q1 2024? Pssht. Mid 2023? No. We're much closer than that.

2022 confirmed. I'm not going to ease up on my Summer 2022 prediction until September 22nd. If we don't have a firm A2 date by then, I will revise my estimate to mid-Fall.

HYPE.

Happymeal2415

mcnasty wrote: »

The latest combat update was outstanding.

One thing that stood out, in the pre-recorded portion of the stream, is how much Steven kept referencing all of the work they are doing to prep for Alpha 2. It is clear that Intrepid is squarely focused on A2 atm, and steadily marching toward that goal.

Then it happened. In the Twitch stream 01:41:17, Steven said, "It [the game] is getting CLOSE TO ALPHA 2 READY."

Close. To. Alpha. 2. Ready.

Is my call for A2 in Summer 2022 obnoxiously optimistic? Undoubtedly yes. But Q1 2024? Pssht. Mid 2023? No. We're much closer than that.

2022 confirmed. I'm not going to ease up on my Summer 2022 prediction until September 22nd. If we don't have a firm A2 date by then, I will revise my estimate to mid-Fall.

HYPE.

I don't know if I am that optimistic however with the initial alpha 2 state only being half the map and lvling to lvl 35 I do think it's closer than people seem to think. Presuming no major hiccups I don't think it's Unreasonable to think end of this year/early next could be thr start of A2. A2 will be long as it's persistent and they will expand thr map/lvls/systems/music etc. I don't see betas for a while but I do see them being in succession maybe b1 a couple months out and b2 a few weeks out from launch.

Borealis

mcnasty wrote: »

The latest combat update was outstanding.

One thing that stood out, in the pre-recorded portion of the stream, is how much Steven kept referencing all of the work they are doing to prep for Alpha 2. It is clear that Intrepid is squarely focused on A2 atm, and steadily marching toward that goal.

Then it happened. In the Twitch stream 01:41:17, Steven said, "It [the game] is getting CLOSE TO ALPHA 2 READY."

Close. To. Alpha. 2. Ready.

Is my call for A2 in Summer 2022 obnoxiously optimistic? Undoubtedly yes. But Q1 2024? Pssht. Mid 2023? No. We're much closer than that.

2022 confirmed. I'm not going to ease up on my Summer 2022 prediction until September 22nd. If we don't have a firm A2 date by then, I will revise my estimate to mid-Fall.

HYPE.

I just don't see it we probably still have 3 more months of combat showcases at minimum and I doubt they give any dates without it being finished or to the point where everything is working as intended. I think we'll get a date this year probably in November but there's no shot they're launching A2 1-2 months before the holidays.

Roxi

Borealis wrote: »

but there's no shot they're launching A2 1-2 months before the holidays.

So it will be a festive opening 😉

Malcador_Sigillite

mcnasty wrote: »

The latest combat update was outstanding.

One thing that stood out, in the pre-recorded portion of the stream, is how much Steven kept referencing all of the work they are doing to prep for Alpha 2. It is clear that Intrepid is squarely focused on A2 atm, and steadily marching toward that goal.

Then it happened. In the Twitch stream 01:41:17, Steven said, "It [the game] is getting CLOSE TO ALPHA 2 READY."

Close. To. Alpha. 2. Ready.

Is my call for A2 in Summer 2022 obnoxiously optimistic? Undoubtedly yes. But Q1 2024? Pssht. Mid 2023? No. We're much closer than that.

2022 confirmed. I'm not going to ease up on my Summer 2022 prediction until September 22nd. If we don't have a firm A2 date by then, I will revise my estimate to mid-Fall.

HYPE.

I thought he meant the combat was nearly ready for A2 not the game.

Borealis

Roxi wrote: »

Borealis wrote: »

but there's no shot they're launching A2 1-2 months before the holidays.

So it will be a festive opening 😉

They'll be out of the offices

Liniker

mcnasty wrote: »

The latest combat update was outstanding.

One thing that stood out, in the pre-recorded portion of the stream, is how much Steven kept referencing all of the work they are doing to prep for Alpha 2. It is clear that Intrepid is squarely focused on A2 atm, and steadily marching toward that goal.

Then it happened. In the Twitch stream 01:41:17, Steven said, "It [the game] is getting CLOSE TO ALPHA 2 READY."

Close. To. Alpha. 2. Ready.

Is my call for A2 in Summer 2022 obnoxiously optimistic? Undoubtedly yes. But Q1 2024? Pssht. Mid 2023? No. We're much closer than that.

2022 confirmed. I'm not going to ease up on my Summer 2022 prediction until September 22nd. If we don't have a firm A2 date by then, I will revise my estimate to mid-Fall.

HYPE.

first off, he was not talking about the game being ready for Alpha 2 - Steven was referring to the Basic Weapon attacks (not even the whole combat) when he said "it's getting close to be A2 ready"

and in another moment the devs say they Still need to do basic weapon attack for All other weapons... they are clearly just beginning and the "close" part was only about the quality level on those basic attacks

plus, "close" in intrepid's language is 6~12 months if you are lucky lol

A2 is 100% not coming in at least another 6~12 months

Electronn

Liniker wrote: »

Steven was referring to the Basic Weapon attacks (not even the whole combat) when he said "it's getting close to be A2 ready"

Nah

Liniker wrote: »

A2 is 100% not coming in at least another 6~12 months

So you're saying there's a chance?

Theplague4u

Santanico wrote: »

mcnasty wrote: »

IMO, Alpha 2 this Summer. Beta 1 Q1 2023. Beta 2 Summer 2023. Launch Nov 2023.

Alpha 2 is stated to be a persistent alpha. My Q: does this mean the plan is to have the world up all the way to Beta? Ofc I realize there will probably be lengthy multi-week downtime, code changes, server wipes, etc. But aside from that, is the plan for Alpha 2 to run all the way to Beta?

While I would love your timeline, I have been getting that sick feeling in my stomach from lack of news and no spot tests. I'm sure they're working very hard and I feel it's mostly about the combat which is a major sticking point for them because they want it to be right.

They did a great job with the Char. Creation going above and beyond, as much as it sucks I will remain patient and have hope they will bring us a combat system that we all love.

That being said, when it does goes to Alpha 2, we're looking at a year at least. that is the meat and potatoes of game development and will take the longest, beta's our marketing, and stress tests and usually very short.

It's hard to say for sure, because UE 5 is supposed to speed up development, and they're constantly adding to the team. So I will conclude with I'm hoping for the Best, and Expecting the Worst as far as timelines go.

Since A2 will have nearly all full game release mechanics present, I don't see A2 coming out until Q1 2024 or maybe Q4 2023. 12 to 18 months really isn't that much time for todays game development.

FrostiW

can't wait to play it

Liniker

mcnasty wrote: »

Nah

tf you mean "nah" ? just go listen to the clip, you only need like 5 IQ to understand the context.

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