ArenaNet:Developer updates/20070331

This is an archive of Developer Updates, originally posted through the official website. It includes semi-official announcements, clarifications, and news from the developers.

Alpha and Beta Testing Questions -- 31 March 2007

I have noted an increase in forum posts and emails asking about becoming a Guild Wars alpha or beta tester. This is perfectly natural, of course, given the recent news. :) Players are generously offering to help out with our alpha test. They're also expressing an interest in taking part in any beta testing or beta events that we may have for Guild Wars: Eye of the North or Guild Wars 2.

I want to let folks know that currently we do not have plans to increase our current very small alpha test group. Furthermore, we have not yet made a decision about testing for GW:EN. We'll have in-house testing, of course, and will likely involve our alpha testers. But beyond that, we do not have anything to announce yet about beta testing or beta events. And of course it's far too distant for us to be planning testing for Guild Wars 2. For while we've announced Guild Wars 2, the majority of our focus right now is firmly on the expansion pack, as I'm sure you'll agree it should be.

We'll be discussing testing internally over the next few months. We'll share information on our plans when it is finalized and ready for announcement. We are not building a list for the future, so there is no need to contact us at this time. Sincere thanks to everyone who has expressed a willingness and interest in helping. We'll be sure to share more information as it becomes available.