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‘Fallout 76’ B.E.T.A. Launches This October
Fallout 76 fans who sprung for the pre-order for a chance to participate in the game’s B.E.T.A. (Break-It Early Test Application) test now have a date (sort of) for when they’ll get their hands on a post-nuclear West Virginia.
In a post on the Bethesda forums, Community Admin Jurassica stated the following: “Starting in October we’ll be selecting people who have pre-ordered the game from a participating retailer to enter our B.E.T.A. We’ll start small and grow over time as we prepare for launch”. They then clarified their statement, saying that “everyone who pre-orders at a participating retailer will be included in the B.E.T.A.”.
Of course, there’s a process to actually getting in on the fun. In lieu of reading the FAQ, here’s the gist of it: First, pre-order the game. After that, find the redemption code on your receipt or email confirmation. Take that to bethesda.net, log in (or sign up, if you haven’t) and enter the code. Bethesda will contact you with the details when they’re available. As mentioned previously, the beta will begin first on Xbox One, and come to other platforms later.
For PC users, it’s interesting to note that while you can pre-order Fallout 76 from Gamestop, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, Walmart, Bethesda.net, and the Windows Store, there’s currently no Steam listing. That will probably change down the road, but if you want to get in on the beta, you’ll have to order from the above-mentioned retailers instead of waiting.
Fallout 76 launches November 14th.
We have the Jason Universe to thank for the recent return of Jason Voorhees, with the short film Sweet Revenge and Jason’s arrival in Dead by Daylight helping to bring the hockey mask-wearing horror icon back into our lives. What else is planned, you ask?
In a chat with Variety this week, Jason Universe’s Robbie Barsamian teases that everything we’ve seen up to this point is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jason’s return.
“We’ve been busy behind the scenes laying the foundation that everyone is finally starting to see come to life, but this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Barsamian teases.
“We have a thrilling lineup of new projects that we can’t wait to share more details on soon.”
Barsamian also notes during the chat with Variety, “We want to give fans fresh takes on what they love most about Jason and continue to expand his world in authentic ways that resonate with horror fans today.” One of those expansions will take the form of the upcoming Peacock and A24 series “Crystal Lake,” which stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees.
“The Crystal Lake TV series will take fans back in time to tell the story of how Pamela Voorhees came to be the mother of all slashers,” Barsamian tells Variety this week.
“Crystal Lake” premieres October 15 on Peacock.
Callum Vinson (“Chucky”) is playing young Jason in “Crystal Lake,” which will tell the origin story of the masked slasher who has stalked the grounds of Crystal Lake for decades.
Last year, the Jason Universe team had teased that a new movie and a new video game are top priorities for the near future. But at this time we have no updates on either front.
Stay tuned for more from the Jason Universe.
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