Closed Beta Information
Date: Planned to start February 28How To Register:
- Submit you email at http://www.gamersfirst.com/apb/ (first wave of invites are for those who did this step before February 15)
- Create a GamersFirst account on the same page
- You'll receive an email directing you to an application page to submit your DxDiag, answer a few questions about your gaming habits (similar to the original APB's Beta), and do some ping tests
- If you meet the Beta testing requirements, you will be accepted into the Beta
*Note: The Beta key you receive for step 3 does not mean you are guaranteed into the closed Beta. It is a one-time use key for the application.
Compensation: Beta testers will receive an unspecified reward for their efforts in the beta program. (Assumed to be an in-game reward of some sort after the game launches)
What The Beta Will Include (stuff being tested/analyzed)
- New progression system
- New weapons characteristics/balances
- Updated VOIP system
- Updated game installation and unpacking components
- Punkbuster Enabled (something missing from the original APB launch)
- Rewards System:
All Symbols and some pieces of clothing are now rewarded through random rewards at the end of a mission. Players have a very high chance (50%, modified by mission performance) to unlock one at the end of each mission, with different contacts unlocking different symbols.
- Reworked upgrades/mods system
- Altered economy (everything is much more expensive)
- Altered vehicle characteristics (acceleration, handling, etc.)
- New starting vehicle (old one removed)
All Symbols and some pieces of clothing are now rewarded through random rewards at the end of a mission. Players have a very high chance (50%, modified by mission performance) to unlock one at the end of each mission, with different contacts unlocking different symbols.
- Reworked upgrades/mods system
- Altered economy (everything is much more expensive)
- Altered vehicle characteristics (acceleration, handling, etc.)
- New starting vehicle (old one removed)
What The Beta Will NOT Include
- Purposeful end-game PvP (This is being worked on, but not for the closed beta.)
- Custom characters, items, and designs from previous APB data
- Witnesses system (still being tweaked)
- The new district, titled "The Asylum," which has new game modes
***This is all that has been shared so far. I will update this section as more information becomes public***
"Premium" Accounts
APB Reloaded will feature basic (free) accounts and premium (paid) accounts. The main difference between the two will be storage of customization. All users may customize anything just as it was in the original release of APB. However, basic members will have a lower complexity cap on customizations. You must be a paid member to save customizations above that mark at the time of saving. You will not lose any saved customizations after cancelling your premium status, so you may pay for one month, design a bunch of stuff, cancel the subscription, then still be able to use/sell/trade those customizations. Another advantage is access to weapons with unique characteristics from the regular game selection (being tested in the Beta).***This is all that has been confirmed for premium accounts. Other ideas, such as marketplace discounts, exclusive rewards, and larger clan rosters have just been conceptualized at this point. I will update as more information becomes available***
Question & Answers
Q: Will players from the original APB release still have their their characters and customizations?A: Yes. Currently, the plan is for most, if not all, user content to be restored to players from the original release.
Q: Will players from the original game retain their levels and rankings?
A: No. All progression data will be wiped clean. A new progression system will be in place for APB Reloaded. (Some specific data may be restored, but this has been unspecified)
Q: Will players from the original game still have their RTW Points (Realtime World Points)?
A: No. No payment data has, or ever will, exchange hands. It has not been stated if a similar currency exist in APB Reloaded or if it is now only in-game currency.
Q: Does the whole game need to be re-downloaded and installed to play at release?
A: Uncertain. It is likely the game can be heavily patched to include all updates to the game, but at the moment, this is unknown.
Sources:
APB Reloaded Blog
APB Reloaded Official Forum
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