i guess only those who would have a refund is those that have purchase the release game ONLY. for those that purchased the beta; you agreed to take part in the beta, and that has no real meaning to whether there is an offline game or not in the release. you're only a beta tester... thats all.
I'm inclined to think this may be true - certainly from a legal perspective.
However, I have asked for a refund of the beta - and if it is withheld I will dispute it as far as I can (e.g. not in any manner that would require significant time or any cost)
My reasoning is as follows:
- I would not have purchased the Beta access if I had no intention of buying the game (I bought the two together as bundle)
- I have lodged heaps of tickets that FD have [presumably] benefited from. I did so in good faith, and spent a lot of time battling with their and my network issues (not to mention bugs etc.) in the process, much of this time was not 'fun' = but highly frustrating
- As a result of the time I spent playing the beta, and seeing the potential for the game (as an offline game that I could play more many hours/months), I invested in expensive PC gear to enhance my enjoyment of it (weirdly enough, although I bought the CH HOTAS I left it on my shelf unopened as a present for myself to celebrate the launch of the offline game --- I might try and sell it on eBay now I guess)
- I did all of this on the understanding that I would be able to play offline. Offline was fundamental requirement for me, and I only made the decision to buy it once I had satisfied myself on the basis of FD's statements that it was a thing.
I realize this may not give me any legal rights vis a vis the money for the beta - but I think there is certainly a moral case and that FD should do the right thing here and refund it. There is nothing stopping them from doing so. They would certainly retain some of my respect if they did. I keep hearing from all the fan-boys on here what an amazing company they are - and how unlike the EAs and Activisions etc. --- but am so far yet to see any evidence of this.