Arma 3 Alpha release date announced

[RuecanOnRails]

Not sure if anyone on these forums plays any games from the Arma franchise, but here is a bit of news pertaining to the Alpha.

Announced on February 26th, Arma 3's open alpha date was set for March 5 2013.

Giving only 1 week of short notice prior to a gap of no updates from developers.

This is great news for anyone interested in picking up the new military sim.

You can access the Alpha gameplay through purchasing either of three varied packages or receiving an invite to the Lite alpha version.

Packages are priced as followed:

For free Lite Alpha (invite code only) Will include

Access to the limited alpha release

There will be no multiplayer or modding available to this package

However a limited scenario editor will still be available.

The Alpha Lite will not grant you access to the beta or full game.

The Alpha Lite keys will only work between March 14 2013 and June 18 2013.

For €24.99 (about $35 CAD) Alpha includes

Access to the alpha, beta and the full game when released.

3 Alpha Lite invite codes

For €39.99 (about $55 CAD) Digital Deluxe Edition includes

Access to the alpha, beta and the full game when released.

3 Alpha Lite invite codes

Digital Soundtrack

Digital maps

Digital tactical guide

And a Steam Gift copy of ARMA: Cold War Assault

For €69.99 (about $95 CAD) The Supporter Edition includes

Access to the alpha, beta and the full game when released.

3 Alpha Lite invite codes

Digital Soundtrack

Digital maps

Digital tactical guide

Steam Gift copy of ARMA: Cold War Assault

Steam Gift Copy of ARMA X

All future ARMA 3 DLC content

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And your name featured in the end credits of the full released game.

The game will be available for purchase via the BI Studio store, and steam. The supported pack is only available directly through the BI Studio store page.

For some more info on check out http://www.arma3.com/

[Ketchupninja]

I'm totally excited I've been playing the arma series since flashpoint some 10+ years ago.