After over a year of testing, on the seventh of December, JC2-MP, the large-scale multiplayer mod for Square Enix's shooty-hijacky sandbox game, will begin its final beta test.
Unlike previously, participants have to grab a key for the brand-new Steam version of the mod (which requires registering on the mod's website), which will be unlocked at 3AM EST (8AM UTC) on December 7. At that point, people can jump right in-game and enjoy the added benefits of Steamworks-backed multiplayer.
The test concludes a week later, on the fourteenth, at which point the developers will announce a release date for the mod's public version—not much wiggle room there; the news post promises that "come hell or high water, JC2-MP is coming out this year." Can't wait! Above is some footage from the August beta test to get y'all in the mood.
The Final Beta Test: 7th December 2013 [Official Forum]
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