Open Beta seems like the modern equivalent of a demo. The game isn’t really finished yet, but it’s close enough, and you can get a sense if it’s for you. WildStar is giving you that opportunity for ten days.
First of all, here is the Open Beta launch trailer for the game:
I got some quality time with the game while it was still in closed Beta, and I definitely enjoyed myself. However, due to the subscription nature of this MMO, I’d strongly recommend that anyone who is even vaguely interested in the game goes and gives the Open Beta a try. The Beta version I played was already quite polished and well done – presumably it will be even closer to the final release version now. It should give an accurate sense of what the game will be like, and help you decide if it’s worth the investment.
Want to give the Beta a whirl? The sign up is pretty quick and painless – just head on over here and press the big green button. Remember, it’s only available for PC right now, and there has been minimal mention of expanding to other platforms. So, if you’re looking to play an MMO on console, Mac or Linux, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
What makes you choose an MMO? It seems to be an exploding market at the moment – every day someone else announces that they’re making one. What would make you choose WildStar over TESO or FFXIV, or WoW for that matter?
Last Updated: May 9, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
May 9, 2014 at 13:06
Heh, if the hair was Pink Rince would all over her, ears and all!
Rincethis
May 9, 2014 at 13:30
Just saw this 😉
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 13:36
You mean like this?
http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130811004931/mondaiji-tachi-ga-isekai-kara-kuru-s-desu-yo/images/3/34/Tumblr_miax6qlhv51s0tt05o1_500.gif
Tarisma
May 9, 2014 at 13:24
I’ve made my decision Wildstar it is for me over the others. Loved WoW back in the day and this is as WoW 2.0 as things get.
kluch
May 9, 2014 at 13:29
Tried it in CB a while back but had major lag/delay issues on it with my 3G vs WoW which is easily playable on it. Meh
Archzion
May 9, 2014 at 14:58
Uhmmm, Closed beta was on American servers, even with ADSL you will be getting lag spikes. Even people IN the USA had issues due to server load… I have been playing since start CB, lag went down last 2 beta weekends. With Open Beta on EU servers I am getting 190 – 220ms, SAME AS WOW. so would suggest some research before shooting down a game:)
kluch
May 9, 2014 at 15:02
I wasn’t shooting it down I was making an observation. I did also do a lot of research on the game and it looked good. Just the CB I played put me off because of the lag and the game having much more interactive combat. I did forget it was on the US servers actually tho so thanks, will check it out again since I am over WoW atm.
Archzion
May 9, 2014 at 15:08
I made the mistake of pre-ordering WOD, I haven’t gotten bored with Wildstar at all, love every moment. They could make the attack box things look better or more interactive. The blue or red box filling up makes it look like you are playing the tutorial to something. Checking at work now on Cell C with HSDPA 7.2Mb/s down and 3Mb/s up, I am getting 254 MS to Wildstar. So give it a go during Open beta, hope you stay:)
kluch
May 9, 2014 at 15:15
Awesome, will give it a whirl again then. Hah unlucky with that WoD preorder though :/
Rincethis
May 9, 2014 at 13:30
Oh, well. If I can play a character with bunny ears I am THERE!
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 13:34
So you’re a bunny person not a cat person?
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9z0pp9tFH1rfv9ego1_1280.gif
https://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/a/image/1358/54/1358543558873.gif
Rincethis
May 9, 2014 at 13:39
No, I’m a sarcastic person 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 9, 2014 at 13:41
Personally I can’t stand the art style of the characters, just looks so… childish.
Rincethis
May 9, 2014 at 13:42
Which is weird as most JRPG stuff is pretty adult looking in nature…
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 9, 2014 at 13:44
Well they have to be, their main characters are what? 16 years old tops?
Rincethis
May 9, 2014 at 13:54
Exactly. And like 1000 years ago that was pretty good going.
Kromas
May 9, 2014 at 13:46
If anyone needs this client and can get to northern JHB I am willing to help you out as it is a 35Gb download more or less.
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 13:58
How should I get in touch with you for more details?
Kromas
May 9, 2014 at 14:00
Got steam? If so just send me a message.
Alternatively I am always on mumble.
Alternatively use the force.
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 14:00
Steam works nicely.
Archzion
May 9, 2014 at 15:03
Weird, friend downloaded latest client was 15.8GB in total.
Kromas
May 9, 2014 at 15:06
16.4 total. You were right. I think I might have switched the data sizes with ESO or WoW.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
May 9, 2014 at 15:26
about 20% done,
stfenix
May 9, 2014 at 14:10
im just going to leave this here
http://www.archeagegame.com/en/
i will also be playing Wildstar.. what you guys think dom or exiles?
and yes i will most probably be playing ArcheAge once it releases…
Kromas
May 9, 2014 at 14:17
Been playing exiles so Ill be sticking with them.
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 14:30
That looks pretty interesting.
stfenix
May 9, 2014 at 14:40
Do you guys know of any large SA guilds? want to do the warplots and raids… i know about being a merc but thats not for me.. i currently have a lvl 22 Exile medic
Kensei Seraph
May 9, 2014 at 15:29
Quick Google search.
WildStar forum SA thread: http://wildstar-central.com/threads/sooo-how-many-sa-players-are-there-here.2762/
SA Exile guild: http://wildstar.guildex.org/view-guild/10449
SA Dominion guild: http://wildstar.guildex.org/view-guild/9439
Johann Coetzee
May 11, 2014 at 17:55
My download alone will take 10 days….. /sigh