2.1 update question

[Ndarain]

1) Can I get the 2.1 update through steam?

2) If yes to 1), when will it be availaible?

Sorry for asking what may be a repeated question. I couldn't think of terms to search for.

 

[Caramel Clown]

1. Yes. 2. Beta is out now.

 

[Ndarain]

Is the 2.1 beta is not included in the horizons pass?

 

[Alex Brentnall]

Nope thats why they sold 2 versions:
Horizons
Horizons + Beta

See graph here from 1.5. No longer valid since it's become a DLC instead of standalone but the core principle remains that Beta was an extra cost.
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=172800

 

[Ndarain]

I must say i'm a tad disappointed that it's not included in the seasons pass. When I bought it from the steam store it seemed to indicate that it was included.

Do we know when the 2.1 update is going live for those without the "beta"?

 

[Alex Brentnall]

Probably 3 to 4 weeks given there are 3 separate phases to this one.

https://community.elitedangerous.com/engineersbetaphases

Apparently the option to "Buy Beta" will be available again as of tomorrow. Possibly also an "upgrade" option but who knows:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=246253&page=2&p=3839715&viewfull=1#post3839715

 

[Ndarain]

Nevermind, I'm not really upset. I hadn't eaten in 2 days and was food cranky.