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DUST 514 Beta Opens Next Month

DUST 514 Beta Opens Next Month

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MMO/FPS DUST 514, the sister game to EVE Online, has finally gotten a rough beta test date. The beta will supposedly go live sometime in April, according to CCP’s current development plans.

This piece of information was revealed at the GDC this year when CCP CEO Hilmar Pétursson and CMO David Reid had an interview with Gametrailers.com. The interview also came with one of the longest gameplay previews we have seen so far. The-eight minute clip showed plenty of in-game footage loaded with heavy weaponry. Not many details about the gameplay system were given, but we were able to see weapons such as assault rifles, chain guns, and more.



One of the most interesting parts of the interview dealt with DUST’s possible fan base. Apparently, CCP isn’t actually expecting EVE players to switch over to DUST, nor are they treating DUST like a replacement for EVE Online. Instead, they are looking to make the game appeal to the Gears of War or Call of Duty player that is looking for more persistent online elements in their shooter. It’s also a way to open up the EVE universe to people who aren’t into space MMOs. DUST’s story is, apparently, one of its biggest selling points.

By Angelo M. D’Argenio

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