Early Access Games are no longer uncommon these days. Countless studios release their titles in a version that is not yet final and then regularly provide them with updates and other functions. How long this early access phase lasts varies from project to project. In most cases it happens a few years later for the official release. But there are also games that… significantly longer keep waiting.
An example of this is 7 Days to Diethat in December 2013 – and thus before almost eleven years – has entered early access. developer The Fun Pimps However, is still working on the game and has now announced that the official launch of the zombie title actually coming!
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In the June should Version 1.0 of 7 Days to Die to be published. While this is fundamentally positive news for the title, owners of the Console versions for PlayStation and Xbox not impressed.
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Console players have to pay again
Normally, when you buy the early access version of a game, it's common practice to also get version 1.0 at some point in the future without additional costs receives. That's how it works with 7 Days to Die on PC away. However, if you have the game in the library for PlayStation or Xbox, you will be asked to pay again in the summer.
According to the development team are “significant differences between old and current console hardware” the reason why fans need to buy 7 Days to Die again for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The previous implementation becomes the “legacy version” and no longer provided with updates. The new price is then included $44.99. If you own the game on PC, there is Version 1.0, however, is completely free.
7 Days to Die on Steam at a bargain price
Before the price on Steam for 7 Days to Die is increased, you currently have until April 29th the possibility of the Zombie title for just 5.51 euros to buy. By the way, the team is already in contact with Microsoft and Sony to inform all previous owners of the console version a discount on the upcoming launch variant to grant.
Source: The Fun Pimps