ArmA 3 Release Date and Limited Edition Confirmed
ArmA 3 will exit its Early Access phase this September, finally unlocking that 300 square kilometer island.
Early Access releases have become a big part of digital game sales lately, thanks in part to projects like ArmA 3. Bohemia Interactive's tactical military simulator wasn't the first to follow the practice, <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122816-Valve-Introduces-Early-Access-Games-Program>but it helped kick off a new wave of alpha releases by giving early customers a discount and the chance to provide valuable feedback. Of course, these games aren't supposed to be alphas and betas forever, so ArmA 3's testing phase is quickly drawing to a close. The full version of Bohemia's latest shooter will launch on September 12, 2013, whether you're a current customer or interested in a Limited Deluxe Edition filled with extra content.
The ArmA 3 Limited Deluxe Edition is packed into a hologram slip case, and features a key card, map of Altis Island, and printed game overview as physical goodies. On the digital side, the limited edition includes ArmA 3's soundtrack, a tactical guide, digital maps, and the original ArmA: Cold War Assault. In other words, it's the Steam Digital Deluxe Edition with a few physical extras, but as long as you haven't purchased that version already, you'll get a good deal.
Of course, all customers will also get the finished ArmA 3 game, complete with a 300 square kilometer island, all weapons and vehicles, showcase missions, editing tools, and more. The only thing you won't find, at least not right away, is a story campaign. <a href=http://www.arma3.com/news/arma-3-campaign-deployed-across-3-free-dlc-episodes#.UgwFbm2uLcc>ArmA 3's plot will come in the form of 3 free post-launch DLC episodes, which is admittedly frustrating for anyone who wanted more than showcase missions. On the other hand, since ArmA's story campaigns are really just extended mission sequences anyway, a delay for extra polishing could be a good thing in the long run.
Regardless, finally getting a 300 square kilometer island to explore should be refreshing for anyone who's been playing since alpha. If you're still hoping for a digital pre-order discount, ArmA 3's beta price will remain in place until the September 12 launch.
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Early Access releases have become a big part of digital game sales lately, thanks in part to projects like ArmA 3. Bohemia Interactive's tactical military simulator wasn't the first to follow the practice, <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122816-Valve-Introduces-Early-Access-Games-Program>but it helped kick off a new wave of alpha releases by giving early customers a discount and the chance to provide valuable feedback. Of course, these games aren't supposed to be alphas and betas forever, so ArmA 3's testing phase is quickly drawing to a close. The full version of Bohemia's latest shooter will launch on September 12, 2013, whether you're a current customer or interested in a Limited Deluxe Edition filled with extra content.
The ArmA 3 Limited Deluxe Edition is packed into a hologram slip case, and features a key card, map of Altis Island, and printed game overview as physical goodies. On the digital side, the limited edition includes ArmA 3's soundtrack, a tactical guide, digital maps, and the original ArmA: Cold War Assault. In other words, it's the Steam Digital Deluxe Edition with a few physical extras, but as long as you haven't purchased that version already, you'll get a good deal.
Of course, all customers will also get the finished ArmA 3 game, complete with a 300 square kilometer island, all weapons and vehicles, showcase missions, editing tools, and more. The only thing you won't find, at least not right away, is a story campaign. <a href=http://www.arma3.com/news/arma-3-campaign-deployed-across-3-free-dlc-episodes#.UgwFbm2uLcc>ArmA 3's plot will come in the form of 3 free post-launch DLC episodes, which is admittedly frustrating for anyone who wanted more than showcase missions. On the other hand, since ArmA's story campaigns are really just extended mission sequences anyway, a delay for extra polishing could be a good thing in the long run.
Regardless, finally getting a 300 square kilometer island to explore should be refreshing for anyone who's been playing since alpha. If you're still hoping for a digital pre-order discount, ArmA 3's beta price will remain in place until the September 12 launch.
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