Phoenix Point: Year One Edition coming December 3rd

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Actually we have been promised a FREE GOG or STEAM key for all backers when they announced the move to Epic as a compensation and once the exclusivity will be over, all details under.

This is from what i posted on their feedback section in uncategorized section :

Having backed Phoenix Point on Fig in 2017 (Early Bird Collector level), i was part of those not interested at all by the move on Epic Store last march 2019. I have to admit i have not played the game at all since the release and I was waiting for the promised free Steam key for backers by Julian Gollop himself, once the Epic exclusivity is over.

This annoucement was made on the Epic backer FAQ then available from the link in the backer mail “Phoenix Point + Epic Games + Free DLC” from 12th march 2019 (the link does not work anymore, I’m wondering why…).

I now see plenty of announcement for the Steam release from Snapshot in my mails but i do not see ANY message regarding that promise made 1.5 year ago, to distribute free Steam key for those who backed the game once the exclusivity is over.

This needs a confirmation AND clarification, there were many promises not fulfilled at all for those backing the game.

This was said in that FAQ, which link DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE now.

phoenixpoint.info/epicfaq

Thanks to web.archive.org this has been fixed :

"

Where will I be able to play Phoenix Point on PC and Mac? Will the game ever be released on Steam, GOG .com or through other third-party outlets?

Part of our arrangement with Epic is a one year-exclusivity period on PC and Mac through the Epic Games Store. One year after release, we’ll be able to distribute the game through other third-party stores, such as Steam and GOG .com. All backers up to this point will also STILL receive a Steam or GOG key after the 1 year exclusivity period."

And also on that same link :

"

I really wanted the game on Steam or GOG .com. What can I do?

Whichever delivery option you had originally opted for, we’re still positive that you will have a fantastic experience with Phoenix Point on the Epic Games Launcher.

All backers up to this point will also STILL receive a Steam or GOG key after the 1 year exclusivity period"

So what about this promise as the FAQ link is now dead?

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Nevermind i posted my previous message before seeing that answer. At least confirmation for Steam key (but not Gog).

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Yes, but GOG is a curated platform. I did some googling and it take some time for GOG team to review build and they may refuse it. As such even if Snapshot is working toward simultaneous steam/GOG release it can’t be confirmed until GOG makes it official. And it might happen closer to the actual release.

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It seems there are less and less things to be fixed, so Steam release might be the “real one” :slight_smile:
By looking at official tool, most of bugs and even user wishes are really being considered and worked on

Also I know I repeat myself, but “just to know” - Is comeback of Linux version planned? I am sure not a priority, but is it ditched forever or delayed?

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I bought this on aug 2019. On nov got the key for Epic…im getting a key for steam too?

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Steam keys are being shared with those who backed the game prior to March 12th, 2019.

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And what’s the situation with the Living Weapons Pack? The Year One edition will include it, but it’s not included in Season Pass on EGS and, as such, original backers didn’t receive it. Wouldn’t that mean the Steam version received by backers will be straight up better?

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Oi!! Shush

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Yes, I am no official, so I suppose since that is the first Steam release, those who back it so far in early days will get it. After all, they unwillingly survived the Epic launcher :slight_smile:

Hope one day we will have one definite full release, and enjoy it all, equally. Like happens after many DLCs and fixes with all modern games - definite edition takes time.

Everything in between is adding new layers and taking a bit of additional money to fund it. I dont like it either, but seems so many games work out that way these days.

Last found official quote in this thread

“If you backed Phoenix Point before March 12th, 2019, and received an Epic Game Store key, you will receive a Steam key for the Year One Edition on December 10th.”

I havent backed it that old, so I will have to buy the Steam release, and will do so gladly.

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I think not, if I understand it [edit: … not really :wink: ]

Edit: Sorry, I’m wrong, some posts above it is mentioned, that all Steam backers also get all DLC.

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Steam edition will include the Living Weapons DLC, while Epic original game + season pass does not. Even though I’m a Fig backer, my tier didn’t include the Living Weapons DLC and so I had to buy it in the EGS. I’ll not have to buy it on Steam, which is nice.

Early backers will get everything so no problem. New Steam buyers will get everything up to DLC2 so also good package. Late (after March 12th, 2019) Epic buyers are the ones that get less bang for the buck, because they had/have to purchase everything separately. However, they got to play the game before Steam players (early access…).

In the end, if you bought the Epic version and no DLC yet, just buy the Steam version and you’ll be better off, I guess. However if you already bought DLC, then stick with Epic and buy the rest of DLC or Season Pass if it interests you.

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@Snapshot_EE

One Question to the steam release:
Any chance the Steam Workshop for modding will be available? :pleading_face:

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There is a chance, but still not a lock. It’s largely due to some game engine considerations the team is evaluating right now. Hope to have that answer before the release!

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Surely there will be a big sale on epic dlc when steam version releases.

Otherwise it is a definite f*** you for everyone who bought the game at release.

If you backed early you get steam key and if you did not buy at all you get dlc included in steam release.

I should be very salty if that happens and remember it when thinking about purchasing any possible future titles of snapshot games.

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Everyone?

Maybe Epic will bring out the One Year Edition for free next year, who knows? What will you say then? What will Steam buyers say then? This is business as usual and, in my opinion, not worth getting excited about.

So, I’m not everyone :wink:

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Highly doubt that, even I would like it, as current forced to Epic user *otherwise Steam preffered

To me it looks like Steam release date was taken seriously, as way to get-it-all-together and slam a nice price tag (remained to be seen). Good news is I suppose it will bring a lot of Epic keys on sale, since old backers will get Steam key too, and that in 6 months Steam price will drop down and that it will became the new base game, while some new DLC might get released. These are my 2021 expectations, but who knows what future holds?

Its great to have options, as to start over with Steam release :slight_smile: Hope team did get necessary cash flow from Epic, even I did felt back stabbed with exclusivity deal, almost a year ago. Now I see and feel that year was needed for development. Lesson learned is to forget about old final release game as released (and just bugfixes patched). New age game is once its two years on sale, fully fixed and deluxe edition packed with all the content / so called digital deluxe editions.

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Well, Epic has its own interest to bind customers to their shop after the steam release and not all going there. This of course depends on what the contract between Epic and Snapshot looks like.
I personally don’t know much of about the contracts and what things Epic or Steam can do for marketing on their own. But I highly assume that there are some things in this business where the game studios* don’t have that much influence as many people think.
EDIT: * especially the smaller ones.

For instance, Epic has done something similar with Mutant Year Zero not that long ago (some month after release they threw it out for free for one week) and the Steam buyers were pretty upset about that.

But, as I said before, for me this is business as usual in the fight between Steam and Epic and not worth getting exited about. And especially not getting upset against the game studio. :wink:

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I doubt Epic or steam has anything to say as to how content is packaged - they areshop not a publisher. They don’t own Phoenix Point or Snapshot in any way.

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Not how the content is packaged at all, but about pricing these packages at least some time after the initial release.
Again, I’m not sure, but i highly assume that these gaming shops have their own pricing rules as almost any other business ‘shop’ also has its own pricing agenda independent of the manufacturer.

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I don’t think so. Prices always seemed to be controlled by IP owners. There might be some laws which would prohibit different pricings, and Epic already has a precedent of making a sale without an IP holders knowledge (in that instance Epic “paid” IP owners full price anyway - the discount was funded by Epic) and that was clearly unexpected with some Devs hiking their prices in panic (supergiant).

Varied packages do exist though - GOG will sometimes offer DLC for free due to lack of online feature, but I imaging that stuff has to be done with agreement from IP owners.