Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios announced today a series of Beta Weekends for upcoming D&D MMO Neverwinter. The game will release early this year, with players exploring and defending one of the most beloved cities from Dungeons & Dragons as it is rebuilt. An action RPG set in an immersive MMO world, you'll experience epic storylines, exciting combat, and classic roleplaying scenarios, complete with tools to create your own adventures.
Scheduled for February 8-10, March 8-10, and March 22-24, the Neverwinter Beta Weekends will offer players in North America and Europe 60-hour beta access for the chance to experience the highly anticipated title prior to launch. Those interested can sign up for their chance to participate at http://www.playneverwinter.com/.
In addition, a trio of Founder's Packs have been unveiled, with each offering different tiers of rewards for players who throw in their wallet a bit early!
“Neverwinter offers players a dynamic experience with its engaging action gameplay and unique content such as daily lore quests, looting and party-oriented dungeon delves,” said Craig Zinkievich, Chief Operations Officer and Executive Producer, Cryptic Studios. “After several months of alpha testing, we are thrilled to expand our pool of testers with the upcoming Neverwinter Beta Weekends while offering fans the opportunity to become a founding member of Neverwinter through the Founder’s Pack program. We look forward to fostering a community of passionate players that will help us to make Neverwinter one of the greatest MMORPGs of all time.”
Neverwinter Starter Kit: The Neverwinter Starter Kit costs $19.99 USD (valued at $49.00) and supplies adventurers with virtual consumable goods to aid them in their quest for glory:
- ‘Adventurer’s Helper Pack’ containing six different types of in-game items
- ‘Small Bag of Holding’ for twelve extra inventory slots
- ‘Amulet of Protection’ item
Guardian of Neverwinter Pack: The Guardian of Neverwinter Pack costs $59.99 USD (valued at $149.00). In addition to guaranteed entry to all three Beta Weekends, the pack also includes VIP beta perks, and a variety of in-game items exclusive to Founder’s Pack purchasers, including:
- Three-day head start access to Neverwinter Open Beta
- Unique ‘Gold Moonstone Mask Regalia’ head piece
- Unique ‘Armored Horse’ mount
- Unique ‘Direwolf Companion’
- In-game and forum ‘Founder’ title
Hero of the North Founder’s Pack: For the ultimate Neverwinter experience, the Hero of the North Founder’s Pack costs $199.99 USD (valued at $549.00). It guarantees entry to all three Beta Weekends, includes VIP access to Moonstone Mask Tavern, early access to The Foundry (Neverwinter’s user-generated content creation tool), fifteen additional in-game items, plus features the following exclusive items that are only available through the Founders’ Pack program:
- Five-day head start access to Neverwinter Open Beta
- Beta Weekend Friend Invite code
- Exclusive access to ‘Menzoberranzan Renegade’, a drow playable race like the legendary ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, complete with unique racial abilities and tattoo
- Unique ‘Armored Spider’ mount
- Unique ‘Panther Companion’
- In-game and forum ‘Founder’ title
- VIP Game Access to skip-the-line and get priority log-in access
Check out the new Founder's Pack screenshots below, and be sure to stay tuned to Curse for future Neverwinter news.
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