First Quarter of 2008 is the current targeted release date. The game was pushed back from a Fourth Quarter of 2007 release to give the developers the opportunity to use the new ressources they have access to since they were acquired by EA and make the best game possible. WAR will launch in Americas and Europe simultaneously. GOA will be providing the European support and infrastructures for WAR. EA Mythic is also bringing the game to Asian territories, however there is no set date at this time.
What languages are being targetted at launch?
At launch, WAR will support English, French, German, Spanish and Italian; and possibly Asian languages but we have not yet heard which.
Will WAR be available via Digital Distribution?
Nothing is confirmed at this time but it is likely WAR will be available for purchase and download online at the same time it is released in stores. Electronic Arts already has a Digital Distribution network and Mythic has a history of making their expansions available via download.
Will patches be released simultaneously in Americas and Europe?
Yes. EA Mythic has committed to releasing patches in both territories at the same time.
When is Beta starting?
Non-employee Beta is scheduled to start around Mid to Late 2007.
How do I get into Beta?
North American Beta signups -%26gt; https://betacenter.eamythic.com/signup.php - You can also subscribe to the Official WAR Newsletter. Winners are picked at random each month and announced in the newsletter. You can also win a beta at the events %26amp; conventions EA Mythic goes to with the WAR Booth. See the newsletters for the list of upcoming events %26amp; conventions. Guild Beta applications ended May 4th 2007. Visit the official site to subscribe to the newsletter -%26gt; http://www.warhammeronline.com
What about European Beta?
European Beta signups -%26gt; https://betacenter.eamythic.com/signup.php - European Beta is being run separately by GOA but will follow a similar time frame. The later stages of Beta will include English, French, German, Italian and Spanish language versions.
Will Beta characters carry over to live servers?
No, you will not be able to transfer your Beta character over to the live servers at launch. Pre-orders getting a head start on live servers is a possibility, but not confirmed at this time.
I was half-convinced Id waken.Satisfied enough to dream you,happily I was mistaken.
Ill steal you,Johanna,Ill steal you.
Do they think that walls can hide you?Even now Im at your window...I am in the dark beside you,
Buried sweetly in your yellow hair!
I dunno but I have a question on my mind about the beta players is it randomly every day that players are accepted or is it limited to the 20 they have just recently announced in the newsletter. dunno how exactly they are making this work.
Edit: nvm kinda answered myself. I'm guess you have to VERY lucky to be into the beta seeing as they are only letting in 20 people per month and seeing as the count is so low theres probably a high population already. :( I guess i'll have to stalk those conventions haha.