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Glühmaiskolben Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:22am
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I thought this was for free?
The first one was free. Why must we pay for this one? The whole point of PoE being popular is because it is free and in direct competition to Diablo 3/4. Now that PoE costs money, I might as well buy the more well known Diablo 4. WTF guys ... :steamthumbsdown:
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Stifler's Dad Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:23am 
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release
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suzuki_stumpy Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:24am 
Early access is paid. The game will be free when it goes GA next year.
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Glühmaiskolben Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:25am 
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?
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Luck Box Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:26am 
Lots of people, turns out.
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Mr_Pennywise Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:27am 
the EA is running for 6 to 12 months so if you don't want to pay your have to wait sorry
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Everyone Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:27am 
Originally posted by Glühmaiskolben:
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?

Millions of people, apparently.
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The_Driver Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:27am 
Originally posted by Glühmaiskolben:
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?
Consider it a protective charge so only people that are invested into the game play it at its worst. Helps to build post-purchase rationalization vs just dropping the game instantly on your first issue.
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LeFrenchie Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:27am 
when is the free release ? and when can i play if i buy it ?
these are important questions i think
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AFC_HIGHBURY Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:28am 
Originally posted by Glühmaiskolben:
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?
Why not buy it to play now? Many have. Why would someone make a post complaining that a game isn't free from the start like GGG own them something?
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Nistro💯 Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:29am 
Its kinda the same system like every other big title, just take a look on indiana jones to name an actually title. you pay 30€ for 3 days earlier access.
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Mr_Pennywise Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:30am 
Originally posted by LeFrenchie:
when is the free release ? and when can i play if i buy it ?
these are important questions i think
the EA last for a min of 6 months and maybe 12 months or more
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MILLICENT Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:30am 
On December 6th, you will be able to play if you buy early access. It is unknown when the game will be released in full, sometime in 2025
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Krunnky Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:31am 
Originally posted by Glühmaiskolben:
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?

Hi, you're clearly new here. Welcome to gaming.
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NaRf Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:31am 
Originally posted by Nistro💯:
Its kinda the same system like every other big title, just take a look on indiana jones to name an actually title. you pay 30€ for 3 days earlier access.
No it isnt.... And this right here is why people get confused.
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Gh0st Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:31am 
Originally posted by Glühmaiskolben:
Originally posted by Stifler's Dad:
You're paying for early access, it'll be free at full release

That makes absolutely no sense why someone would pay for a beta version (now known as early access) and then the game is free. Who does that even?
Then don't buy it and wait for the full release. Simple.
The main reason to charge money imo is so they can manage the servers better. Right n ow, they're expecting a lot of players, and there's not even a guarantee that the servers won't catch on fire just from the people that purchased supporter packs. Now imagine that it's free and they have to manage all of these people at once, instead of letting a limited amount of people in and building up the servers to the point where it can handle any amount of players that will be thrown at it


The way to get in is also called a supporter pack. If you don't want to support the game, then don't, I'll see you on full release Exile
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