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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Would be great if they finally met the deadline. Really looking forward to this one.
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What are the keys for if it's a public beta?You still need to own a copy of the game.
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I really hope they will do the public beta on friday. even if there is a problem with my setup and i could not play. But i want this game on linux.
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To start the game and lower expectations:
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IdleGandalf Mar 29, 2017
Would be interesting to know if you purchase the game on friday, would the sale count as a linux sale even if its "only" in public beta. If this goes into public beta on friday there is no stopping me from buying it.
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Segata Sanshiro Mar 29, 2017
draw your best impression of you ready for battle using plain old pen and paper
Done.
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Less bad than me.
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nerdknight Mar 30, 2017
Riding on Linux I'm ready for any battle! :D
Riding on Linux I'm ready for any battle! :D
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nice would totally love to play this game probably going to have to play vs the ai because my friends dont dare to fight with me lol (sadface)
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I think I'll wait for the release and buy it. They deserve my money for the port - because I'm really looking forward to this title.
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To be honest, it comes as no surprise that there are delays in the Linux release. I've been following the game since its Windows release and that could be best described as pretty bad. However they've been making progress through fairly regular patches so it might be worth grabbing soon.
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Doesn't public beta mean available for all?
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prueba_hola Mar 30, 2017
Best draw in the world hahahahaha
Riding on Linux I'm ready for any battle! :D
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Doesn't public beta mean available for all?Yes, all who own it. It's still a commercial game.
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What I'm rather wondering:
What's up to Ashes of the Singularity? Didn't hear of that game in quite a while now (9 Month?). Seems as this one will not see any release in Linux. And that one I was REALLY looking forward to.
What's up to Ashes of the Singularity? Didn't hear of that game in quite a while now (9 Month?). Seems as this one will not see any release in Linux. And that one I was REALLY looking forward to.
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Doesn't public beta mean available for all?Yes, all who own it. It's still a commercial game.
Yeah I know. I was just raising a few eyebrows at what looks like wrong use of words, which in turn could be misleading. If a beta is behind a paywall, is it a "public beta" then?
What I'm rather wondering:
What's up to Ashes of the Singularity? Didn't hear of that game in quite a while now (9 Month?). Seems as this one will not see any release in Linux. And that one I was REALLY looking forward to.
I think they are waiting for Vulkan to get more development.
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I think this is being a little pedantic here, but I get the jist of what you're saying.Doesn't public beta mean available for all?Yes, all who own it. It's still a commercial game.
Yeah I know. I was just raising a few eyebrows at what looks like wrong use of words, which in turn could be misleading. If a beta is behind a paywall, is it a "public beta" then?
However, it's possible to have a closed password-protected Beta on Steam too, as well as a beta anyone can opt into. I feel it's the easiest way to describe it, since you wouldn't think a commercial game is suddenly free just because it has a beta.
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I think this is being a little pedantic here, but I get the jist of what you're saying.
I may just as well be wrong, but the cynic in me tell me that it's a tactic to get more people to buy the game, which is why I pointed it out. Any tactic that companies use to try to feel players that they "have to" buy a game miss out on something cool, is something I'm against. As I said first, I could just as well be wrong, but seeing how the gaming industry is at this point, is it so weird to be cautious and a bit cynical?
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