From their announcement:
Quote3. Due to some technical issues with porting, we will launch an open beta of Cossacks 3 on additional platforms on Friday, March 31. We are sorry for any inconveniences.
I've had many chats with various people at GSC Game World during the delays with lots of different release dates thrown at me that never end up being hit, so it's good to see something finally happen. Although, I would by lying if I said I wasn't sceptical of them actually doing it, but I really hope they don't let us down again on Friday.
I will be reviewing the game once some time has been put into it to get a feel for it. I haven't been given any advanced access on this one.
I will also be doing some events online to play with the community, which I will livestream on Twitch.
About the game
This remake of the classic game, that originally launched in 2000, contains all of the elements that distinguish the successful Cossacks games and combines them with contemporary 3D-graphics. Cossacks 3 provides the player with infinite tactical options, including not only the construction of buildings, the production of raw materials, but also the broad selection of various units and the influence of the landscape.
How to get a free key
Thanks to the developer for providing keys for GOL staff, I also have a spare key to throw to our readers! If you want a free key, draw your best impression of you ready for battle using plain old pen and paper with your GOL username written on it (no username written on it, no entry!). Then post that in the comments. Competition will close on Friday at 8PM UTC. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Nope, they did it again:
QuoteWe also have news for Mac and Linux users: the beta-testing will commence within a few days. We included the way to access the beta branches in the end of the patch notes.I refuse to do an article on it now until it fucking comes out. No more screen time until they do it, or until they fail miserably.
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nerdknight Apr 1, 2017
Now it's on sale on the Humble Store (for 4 days, started 30 minutes ago)... I hope they manage to get the Linux beta released and running at least half-decently before then...
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IdleGandalf Apr 4, 2017
From the last steam patch notes comment section (reversed order):
[Dev]: To everyone:
We created a beta-branch of the Mac & Linux versions of the game, the versions themselves will become available within a few days. We shall make an announcement the second they will be uploaded.
[Random Steam user]: Then pls don't write something misleading like that into that patch notes: "The Linux and Mac versions shall enter an open beta phase of the game."
[Dev]: the open beta will be released within a few days.
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[Dev]: To everyone:
We created a beta-branch of the Mac & Linux versions of the game, the versions themselves will become available within a few days. We shall make an announcement the second they will be uploaded.
[Random Steam user]: Then pls don't write something misleading like that into that patch notes: "The Linux and Mac versions shall enter an open beta phase of the game."
[Dev]: the open beta will be released within a few days.
Last edited by IdleGandalf on 4 April 2017 at 3:30 pm UTC
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