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'Neverwinter' gets beta test dates


Cryptic Studios have announced some closed beta test dates for their upcoming free-to-play MMO Neverwinter.

You'll have to sign up for the closed beta to begin with. After you sign up it then becomes a random draw if you get in or not.

Here's the schedule for the beta:

Beta Weekend 1 - February 8-10
- Hero of the North Founder's Pack purchasers
- Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers

Beta Weekend 2 - March 8-10
- Hero of the North Founder's Pack Purchasers
- Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers
- Torchlight 2 pre-orders
- RaiderZ Elite Pack purchasers

Beta Weekend 3 - March 22-24
- Hero of the North Founder's Pack purchasers
- Guardian of Neverwinter purchasers
- Torchlight 2 pre-orders
- RaiderZ Elite Pack purchasers

There's also two premium Founder's packs that will guarantee you entry in the closed beta testing:

Guardian of Neverwinter Pack ($60)
- Three-day head start access to Neverwinter Open Beta
- Unique Gold Moonstone Mask Regalia head piece
- Unique Armored Horse mount
- Unique Direwolf Companion
- In-game and forum Founder title

Hero of the North Founder's Pack ($200)
- Five-day head start access to Neverwinter Open Beta
- Beta Weekend Friend Invite code
- Exclusive access to Menzoberranzan Renegade, a Drow playable race like the legendary ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, complete with unique racial abilities and tattoo
- Unique Armored Spider mount
- Unique Panther Companion
- In-game and forum Founder title
- VIP Game Access to skip-the-line and get priority log-in access

The packs will be available for purchase later today.

Via Massively