PlanetSide 2 Alpha Squad package gives beta access, exclusive items

News · 09-07-12, 02:00 PM

Sony Online Entertainment deployed a feature-filled pre-launch deal for PlanetSide 2 today entitled Alpha Squad. For $40, purchasers receive (deep breath) a 4000 Station Cash purse for use in the in-game store, an exclusive coat of armor camouflage, a 6-month XP and resource boost, 12 weapon unlocks, and a snazzy 'Founder' title. Oh, and instant beta access.

Sony Online says buyers of Alpha Squad will have their accounts immediately flagged for beta without needing a key. All in-game bonuses apply across your account as well, so any soldier you create receives these boosts automatically.

As for the weapons, here's what unlocks for each faction. Incoming acronym attack:

Assault Rifle

New Conglomerate: GR-22
Terran Republic: Cycler TRV
Vanu Sovereignty: H-V45

Carbine

New Conglomerate: AC-X11
Terran Republic: T5
Vanu Sovereignty: Pulsar C

Light Machine Gun

New Conglomerate: EM6 LMG
Terran Republic: TMG-50 B
Vanu Sovereignty: SVA-88

Sniper Rifle

New Conglomerate: LA80
Terran Republic: SR-7
Vanu Sovereignty: V10

PlanetSide 2 doesn't have a firm release date yet, but the raging beta battles between the three resource-hungry factions have racked up impressive numbers so far. More info on Alpha Squad awaits your perusal at the official website.

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09-07-12, 02:00 PM	#1
News Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 34,537	PlanetSide 2 Alpha Squad package gives beta access, exclusive items Sony Online Entertainment deployed a feature-filled pre-launch deal for PlanetSide 2 today entitled Alpha Squad. For $40, purchasers receive (deep breath) a 4000 Station Cash purse for use in the in-game store, an exclusive coat of armor camouflage, a 6-month XP and resource boost, 12 weapon unlocks, and a snazzy 'Founder' title. Oh, and instant beta access. Sony Online says buyers of Alpha Squad will have their accounts immediately flagged for beta without needing a key. All in-game bonuses apply across your account as well, so any soldier you create receives these boosts automatically. As for the weapons, here's what unlocks for each faction. Incoming acronym attack: Assault Rifle New Conglomerate: GR-22 Terran Republic: Cycler TRV Vanu Sovereignty: H-V45 Carbine New Conglomerate: AC-X11 Terran Republic: T5 Vanu Sovereignty: Pulsar C Light Machine Gun New Conglomerate: EM6 LMG Terran Republic: TMG-50 B Vanu Sovereignty: SVA-88 Sniper Rifle New Conglomerate: LA80 Terran Republic: SR-7 Vanu Sovereignty: V10 PlanetSide 2 doesn't have a firm release date yet, but the raging beta battles between the three resource-hungry factions have racked up impressive numbers so far. More info on Alpha Squad awaits your perusal at the official website. More...