And the difference is...?

[LBR=H-Ostermann]

 I was going to put this in the thread about the Silver and Gold editions but figure I don't want to appear to be piling negativity on negativity. Because I'm not  trying to stir the pot, I just want to know something, and this is it...

 

 

This question might not go over well with some, but, what is the difference between the standard (Silver Edition) and the one that will be released on the "public release" date?

 Price will most likely be the same. Will the plane set be less on the day of the public release? What of maps? And when is it set to be officially released?

 

 Obviously it'll be ready in August, so how far into winter before the silver is available? We know the market strategy is always to release new titles for the Christmas season. So is it before the official start of winter or sometime in the late fall?

 

 I just want to know what advantage is there to jump ahead of the public release. I'm looking at the Silver so what is in it that won't be in the public release that, for all intents and purposes, is scheduled for, what, a week after the Silver is released? I can understand the August release being something special, and maybe the Silver going out in the fall. But winter for both Silver and public releases doesn't sound like a big deal, unless the plane set is beefier in the Silver compared with the public release. So where's the advantage of Silver? I guess what I'm asking for is more information on what the public who waits will be getting. I don't need no sticking avatar, or trinkets and bobbles  As you can see  <------. I care for nothing but the game.

  

[Bearcat]

I think the official release is set for 2014 ... but the Silver will get it to you winter 2013.. Gold gets it to you in autmn. I am sure someone who knows the full story will pop in here soon..

[LBR=H-Ostermann]

                    

I think the official release is set for 2014 ... but the Silver will get it to you winter 2013

 

 

 OK that makes a lot more sense than the way I was seeing it. It's always the small incidental details that trip a person up.

Edited July 30, 2013 by target

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

yes, the alpha pre beta test will be in September give or take on or after the 22nd. 2013

[=BKHZ=Furbs]

Remember, all 8 may not be available for the early beta release, they will for the Q2 2014 release though.