Moving into Alpha 3 - Steam Store Update

[Bo Marit]

Hello coaster creators!

As we prepare to move to the next phase of development, Alpha 3, we have some important news concerning the Steam Store.

A quick recap: on August 23, 2016, the Planet Coaster Alpha 3 will officially be released. As of Alpha 3, Planet Coaster will require Steam to run, meaning you need a (free) Steam account to be able to play the game.

On August 25, 2016, Alpha will be closing to new players; current players or those who upgrade before this date will be able to play all the way through to Beta and release.

As of August 25, the following products will be removed from the Frontier Store:

• Planet Coaster: Early Bird Alpha Edition
• Planet Coaster: Coaster Head Edition
• Planet Coaster: Deluxe Edition
• Planet Coaster: Early Bird Upgrade
• Coaster Head Club Upgrade
• Planet Coaster In-game VIP Single Ticket
• Planet Coaster In-game VIP Group Ticket
• Planet Coaster In-game VIP Staff Pass
• Planet Coaster Foundation Stone

The Frontier and Steam store will then have the following products available until release:

• Planet Coaster £26.99/€34.19/$40.49
• Planet Coaster: Thrillseeker Edition £29.99/€37.99/$44.99 – this version includes an in-game Golden Hat for your avatar, a Gold King Coaster mascot, a digital sketchbook, the Planet Coaster Official Soundtrack and access to the Planet Coaster beta.

Please note that these new editions do NOT give you access to Alpha and this can only be purchased by getting the Early Bird edition of the game before 25 August.

Anyone who has already purchased a pre-order of Planet Coaster will be given ALL the extras of the Thrillseeker Edition including Beta access, as a thank you for your continued support and feedback during the development of Planet Coaster. So with the current lower price of pre-order until the 25 August it’s the perfect time to pre-order or join the other Early Birds in Alpha now.

Please see the general Steam FAQ here.

 

[Vampiro]

Anyone who has already purchased Early Bird Alpha, Coaster Head Edition, and Deluxe Edition of Planet Coaster will be given ALL the extras of the Thrillseeker Edition including Beta access, as a thank you for your continued support and feedback during the development of Planet Coaster.

Thats awesome! And needless to say, it was/is a pleasure to be part of this community.

This does however raises some new question, Beta -weekend- ? Will the beta just run for like 2 or 3 day's? And after those 2 or 3 day's its time for release? Or will we go back to Alpha 3 version? [tongue]
Oop's i guess i ask way too many questions already again [mouth shut]

 

[David K]

Thats awesome! And needless to say, it was/is a pleasure to be part of this community.

This does however raises some new question, Beta -weekend- ? Will the beta just run for like 2 or 3 day's? And after those 2 or 3 day's its time for release? Or will we go back to Alpha 3 version? [tongue]
Oop's i guess i ask way too many questions already again [mouth shut]

lol, started a discussion in the CHC Forum with similar questions... Was TRYING to avoid starting a widespread panic/speculation session [weird] haha

 

[Guitar_Sly]

Oh yes, you Guys are great. Love this news, especially for the confirmation of the sound track. And i have to say, for all, who are not in until then, your price points are absolutely fair. The standard pric at 33.99€ is absolutely unbeatable for a game of that quality and a 4€ upcharge, for some ingame gimmicks AND especially the sketchbook and soundtrack, is absolutely amazing. im just curious who wants to buy a standard edition when these great bonus stuff is available for just 4€?

also a little curious about the beta weekend, but maybe, its a "thank you" weekend for the Thrillseeker pre orders and the early birds will have more time with the beta.

 

[Kombiice]

Yeah! Some nice deluxe additions for preorderers

 

[Snowboarderss]

@Vampiro

Anyone who has already purchased Early Bird Alpha, Coaster Head Edition, and Deluxe Edition of Planet Coaster will be given ALL the extras of the Thrillseeker Edition including Beta access, as a thank you for your continued support and feedback during the development of Planet Coaster. So with the current lower price of pre-order until the 25 August it’s the perfect time to pre-order or join the other Early Birds in Alpha now.

 

[Zac Antonaci]

Thats awesome! And needless to say, it was/is a pleasure to be part of this community.

This does however raises some new question, Beta -weekend- ? Will the beta just run for like 2 or 3 day's? And after those 2 or 3 day's its time for release? Or will we go back to Alpha 3 version? [tongue]
Oop's i guess i ask way too many questions already again [mouth shut]

Heya,

I've edited the post. The beta doesn't have a set duration yet. It could be a short time or it might run a little longer but we'll have more details on how long it will be as we get closer.

 

[stuk71]

A digital sketchbook and the Planet Coaster Official Soundtrack for the Early Birds, Coaster Head Editions, and Deluxe Editions?

Thanks very much Frontier [happy]

 

[inspectorgadget1]

• Planet Coaster: Thrillseeker Edition £29.99/€37.99/$44.99 – this version includes an in-game Golden Hat for your avatar, a Gold King Coaster mascot, a digital sketchbook, the Planet Coaster Official Soundtrack and access to the Planet Coaster beta.

Anyone who has already purchased Early Bird Alpha, Coaster Head Edition, and Deluxe Edition of Planet Coaster will be given ALL the extras of the Thrillseeker Edition including Beta access, as a thank you for your continued support and feedback during the development of Planet Coaster.

Planet Coaster Soundtrack = Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm

 

[Abletudu]

Does this, "Anyone who has already purchased Early Bird Alpha, Coaster Head Edition, and Deluxe Edition" , mean we would have to have purchased all 3? Will we still have access to the beta if we just purchased the Early bird?

 

[Spanky]

That's more that I've expected. Thank you very much for christmas in August. Now it's time to dial our calendars on August 23th .... done. Please start the upload [wacky]

 

[gregorburns]

Does this, "Anyone who has already purchased Early Bird Alpha, Coaster Head Edition, and Deluxe Edition" , mean we would have to have purchased all 3? Will we still have access to the beta if we just purchased the Early bird?

Yes, you'll get it. The deluxe edition is everything combined so it's just the wording of the post.

 

[Games4Tom]

WOW, and another wonderful surprise from Frontier!
That's amazing

I'm happy to see Alpha 3 and how it will work with steam

Great work Frontier - thanks soooooo much!

 

[wowman]

Thats awesome! And needless to say, it was/is a pleasure to be part of this community.

This does however raises some new question, Beta -weekend- ? Will the beta just run for like 2 or 3 day's? And after those 2 or 3 day's its time for release? Or will we go back to Alpha 3 version? [tongue]
Oop's i guess i ask way too many questions already again [mouth shut]

So are these forums being shut down and we have to do this in Steam...or do we continue to post "stuff" in this forum?

 

[SplashMountain]

Oh this is lovely news. Thank you so much Frontier. You rock!!

 

[Croongetuige1]

I feel excited! [big grin]

 

[Palaber1984]

Did i read right???all the vip stuff will be removed?if it's so then it's not good frontier. Then I would be disappointed! How can I buy a single ticket when I don't know how it's work. Maybe I buy it now but when the day come will I be satisfied or disappointed?

It would be nice to see how it works before buy.

So Zac. Please don't make it so

 

[Airboss]

Did i read right???all the vip stuff will be removed?if it's so then it's not good frontier. Then I would be disappointed! How can I buy a single ticket when I don't know how it's work. Maybe I buy it now but when the day come will I be satisfied or disappointed?

It would be nice to see how it works before buy.

So Zac. Please don't make it so

You did not read it right. If you already bought that stuff you will get the corresponding reward. Its just that after the 25th you cannot buy it.

 

[EmSay]

Wow,
In Frontier we trust, [haha]
Seems like the alpha price is more than worth it finaly. it's like a special edition in finality, Thanks a lot, you're the best[up]

 

[Airboss]

Wow,
In Frontier we trust, [haha]
Seems like the alpha price is more than worth it finaly. it's like a special edition in finality, Thanks a lot, you're the best[up]

Yes! At first it seemed kinda expensive, but now with these new exclusive things it seems worth it!