Rocket wants standalone alpha in November or December

[J.D 37]

DayZ mastermind Dean “Rocket” Hall already pledged his intention of releasing the standalone version of his hit open-world zombie-em-up “before the end of the year,” but in an interview with VG247, he revealed that his timeframe includes a potential November launch for the alpha.

“I think the most important thing is we deal with hacking, bugs, duping, new content, tidying up some of the features and expanding them a bit,” he said. “I think if we can get that base — by the end of November or December — then that means January and February will be really happy, fun times.”

Hall also felt hampered by DayZ’s slowed development time, calling it a “challenge” and a detractor of “how ambitious we can be with the actual content,” but he promised the release date stays unaffected. As for future updates, Hall preferred a three-tiered build rollout, starting with internal testing before inviting the public for QA and finalizing a stable patch.

“Code-wise, the updates will be quite well planned — like Minecraft updates ended up being with update Fridays and all that,” he said. “I think content will come out as it’s done.”

For more of Hall’s thoughts on DayZ’s future, check out VG247′s interview.

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Edited October 9, 2012 by J.D

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

He also revealed all of that on this forum last month. It could be handy for some people that missed it though.

Edited October 9, 2012 by Fraggle

[eviljezza (DayZ) 39]

I really can't wait.

[Trizzo 632]

It's still very much worth a read to get an insight into the development process. Can't wait for SL (havn't forgot those pictures you talked about Rocket!)

[pieflavor 38]

damn white font and mobile white background

[Heavy_Bob 34]

Most damning of news...

Edited October 9, 2012 by Heavy Bob

[Inception. 9443]

Bloody hell, now I have to buy it earlier that expected.

[mibz0r 141]

Count me in. That is all.

[Mayuyu 411]

Good luck to the development team and I hope they can acomplish what they need to in their time, but I think we should continue to support them if they need more time. I am very looking forward to it!

[Bobcomss 189]

My money is itching to be spent on this!!! O.O

[magicoi 1]

Look forward to SL coming out. I havent played for a few weeks due to hackers etc...

[Biosharkz 2]

What are the chances for people getting into alpha testing for this? I'd love to do some coverage on my youtube channel.

[boxman80 964]

What are the chances for people getting into alpha testing for this? I'd love to do some coverage on my youtube channel.

You are already alpha testing with the mod.

[hawc 63]

What are the chances for people getting into alpha testing for this? I'd love to do some coverage on my youtube channel.

Very slim, they will pick some players who started in april/june.... lol read some news. You will be able to buy(discounted) the game in alpha and get alpha access with it along with the retail at release.(minecraft style if you know it)

[Rikarue 2011]

All I have to say...Is...

[SmashT 10907]

I'm throwing my money at the screen and nothing's happening. Really though, we already knew the standalone was coming this year, considering we are already in October wasn't it a given that it's going to be released November/December?

Edited October 9, 2012 by smasht_AU

[Zexis 127]

Would be nice to see some screens, what with November only a stone's throw away. Maybe it'll be visually identical, seeing as it's just a modifying Arma 2 engine?

Then again, I couldn't care less about graphics. I just wanna see new things!

[iamlegend (DayZ) 14]

want

[J.D 37]

Chernarus+, All The Guys Here At The BSB Network Eagerly Await You!

Bring it on!!

Edited October 9, 2012 by J.D

[Never 237]

Can't wait for SL (h

Look forward to SL coming out.

Are you people using 'SL' as a abbreviation for 'Standalone'?

StandAlone

Jesus wept..

Edited October 9, 2012 by Never

[tomallbones@gmail.com 2]

I hope he doesn't rush it. I'd rather wait longer if it means that the game will be a lot more polished, releasing a game too late is always better than too early. I hope he doesn't let any of this affect his judgement and releases it how it should be. Anyway, love dayz can't wait for the SL :)

[Biosharkz 2]

You are already alpha testing with the mod.

I guess i should restate... chances of testing WITH the standalone. Cannot connect to the Arma2 Mod because of CD key issues. I've been trying to connect with Playwithsix, DayZ Commander tells me my path is incorrect or something, but Playwithsix connects to game, and allows me to browse servers. I was able to connect to a single russian server, but it was lagging so bad it was like i was taking 3 steps forward then 5 back.

[Sutinen 635]

I hope he doesn't rush it. I'd rather wait longer if it means that the game will be a lot more polished, releasing a game too late is always better than too early. I hope he doesn't let any of this affect his judgement and releases it how it should be. Anyway, love dayz can't wait for the SL :)

It doesn't matter if he rushes it or not, you are alpha testing... If you want something that is not "rushed" you better wait until january or february, when it has passed the alpha test thingy.

[nicraM 137]

Will the test be free (this time?) and will they actually finish it this time? Or, will it be another "mod" situation?

"You paid for the alpha test... you didn't buy stand alone... blah blah blah"