“Open-world action-based, online multiplayer” game – somewhere between a survival sandbox and an MMO – Wild West Online officially hits closed alpha today, or at least its first phase for those who’ve ignored detractors and bought their way in with a preorder package. The refund deadline is September 27th, meaning that you’ll have less than two weeks to check it out and potentially refund your purchase.
“During the multi-week Closed Alpha timeframe, players will experience a “Gold Rush” setting gameplay style. In this release, most activities will focus on finding gold, mining it from streams and rock deposits, and grouping with other players to establish mining camps before then transporting hard-earned gold to towns to be sold for in-game currency. Throughout the process players must beware of outlaws – other players who have chosen to play as bandits that will ambush, kill and steal gold from hard working prospectors. Players can also embark on exploratory explorations in search of treasure loot chests and rare plants that can be used to craft medical remedies. Throughout the game players can upgrade their weapons, tools and unlock new cosmetic items.”
The game isn’t behind much of an NDA; in fact, testers will be able to stream it, provided they repeat about a million times the disclaimer that it’s not finished, it’s an alpha, things will change, the usual. Massively OP will be streaming it this weekend too, so stay tuned!
Source: Press release
