New Environments

We couldnGÇÖt put out a major new release without adding tons of new game content. Precursor brings our Galaxy system online, which assembles maps from components based on planetary attributes and what is built on the planet, for tons of potential combinations. Closed Beta users will be able to help us test out a substantial array of new environments to battle in utilizing this new system.

Hello I just heard from CCP Jian - Braindon Laurino that the new build and eve integration is coming August 21st,

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Enjoy.

Cheers.

Excellent... so it's safe to assume the skill wipe will be next week then.. Awesome.

Nice. The environmental side of things sounds interesting.
*wonders*
Just have to see what they've done with the gunplay. Bit concerned they didn't mention it, but I'm hoping it comes under "tons of other great stuff".

Why was this not posted by a GM/DEV on the forum though? Thanks Rhine

The first framework for Orbital Strikes goes live in the Precursor build. These powerful, space-based attacks help link DUST 514 and EVE Online, letting squad leaders call in Orbital Strikes from the War Barge flying overhead when their squad achieves certain conditions in battle.

it was posted on irc by Frame, so i said i would post it.

Cheers.

does that mean killstrikes ? please say no, please say no, please say no, please say no, please say no, please say no !!

They really need to clean the sticky threads and put old news in an archive folder or something. This info should've been posted by a dev in an official announcement rather than someone who happened to be on IRC.

I'm excited, don't get me wrong, but until there's an official update I won't hold my breath.

They really need to clean the sticky threads and put old news in an archive folder or something. This info should've been posted by a dev in an official announcement rather than someone who happened to be on IRC.

I'm excited, don't get me wrong, but until there's an official update I won't hold my breath.

Did you bother to read the article provided, it was stated by a CCP Developer.

thank You.

Cheers.

Im in the camp of...Updates should be posted to the games forum[beta in this case] first before some secondary outlet[game review site, social site etc].

We shouldn't have to search or be given second hand information.

Keyboard and Mouse Implementation

ThatGÇÖs right, with the Precursor release, you can use a USB keyboard and mouse to play DUST 514. WeGÇÖre looking forward to seeing how this impacts play styles, and will be watching closely to see how keyboard/mouse players match up against Dual Shock and Move gamers. We are also working to add controller-based filters into Instant Battle/Matchmaking for a following update.

Also, just received an email to my Eve accounts that all Eve players have been invited to the beta, not just select Eve players. All Eve players are being issued all access keys.