If you paid over ?200, then you’re getting to play the game early
WatchingElitebe named as one of the 25 most important games of all time onCharlie Brooker’sHow Videogames Changed the World, and seeing the first trailer forNo Man’s Skyreminded me of why I love spaceship games. WhileX Rebirthdidn’t deliver on the promise of its trailers,Elite: Dangerousmight succeed where that game failed. As of today, some backers on Kickstarter will have access to an alpha which will give them the first chance to play the game in some form.
If you were one of the people who paid £200 backer level, you’ll be able to test out the single-player combat mechanics, different weapons, and so forth. That’s a lot of money, so here’s hoping that the folks playing the alpha are enjoying it. From the trailer, it seems like some flashy and exciting space combat but I assumed the same withX Rebirth. Still it’s heartening to see space games likeElite: Dangerouscoming back into prominence.
