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Game News

• November 19, 2010

NS2 Closed Beta

We have only 10,000 closed beta slots available. So if you want to play the game early and perhaps influence its growth, come on in!

The NS2 closed beta is also available to everyone that has previously purchased NS2!

• November 19, 2010

We've just been informed that the NS2 Beta is...NOW LIVE!

Blog update, more screenshots, details coming in 12 hours.

• November 18, 2010

2-minute video showing the playable alien "Fade" class from Natural Selection 2. See him doing what he does best - "blinking" and killing. Play him tomorrow in beta!

• October 15, 2010

Continuing with our Alien structure updates, here is a quick look at the "Whip". This is a new upgrade structure that really has no counterpart from NS1.

• July 26, 2010

NS2 Alpha out!

Two weeks ago, when we announced our plans for releasing the alpha, we knew we had a ton of work to do. But we also knew that most of the core game was working, we just had to pull it all together. We've been working so hard for so long on this game, we just knew we could do it.

This is the beginning of a long and rewarding journey, and tonight, we all take the first step together. We hope you enjoy playing as much as we do making it.

NOTE: The Special Edition was discontinued and the price for the Standard Edition has increased.

• July 15, 2010

NS2 Alpha date set!

NS2 Alpha is around the corner. The day: Monday, July 26th (11 days). If you've pre-ordered the Special Edition already, THANK YOU. Otherwise, if you want to be playing on Day 1, you'll need to order it before then.

NOTE: After July 26th, we are discontinuing the Special Edition and black marine armor and will be increasing the price on the Standard Edition. We want to make sure our early adopters retain this distinction.

Take an sneak peak on this new screenshots and information about what to expect in the alpha.

• April 23, 2010

Since the release of the engine test it's been super busy around here. Just like when we released the first version of the editor, our first step has been to address any crash bugs that showed up. Friday Update - Engine Progress

• April 16, 2010

Engine Test follow-up We're very happy that it seemed to be well-received and that all of you are enjoying an early look at the technology and art style in the game.

• April 9, 2010

Today is a big milestone for Unknown Worlds: we've just released the NS2 "Engine Test" to everyone that has pre-ordered the game! This is the first version of the game and game engine. NS2 Engine Test released!

• 31st October, 2009

UWE have announced a release date for the Level editor for all pre-orders to come sometime during November. On top of that some awesome updates on game status as well

• 2nd October, 2009

UWE has released a short video that show all of the components that make up the rendering system in the engine. See it here

• 15th September, 2009

UWE have released a new update about the Frontiersmen! Read it here

• 20th August, 2009

UWE have released the Gorge Reveal! See how cute he is!

• 18th August, 2009

UWE have released the Infantry Portal Reveal! Check out the new looks!

• 12th August, 2009

UWE have released another update, the Armory Reveal! Check out the new looks!

• 6th August, 2009

UWE have released all their Skulk information. Read It Here!

• 5th August, 2009

Skulk IGN Reveal Video up. Full details in 24-hours!

• 27th July, 2009

New Environment Props article is online. See some of UWE's development from Conception to Render here

• 2nd July, 2009

Knife/Pistol possible replacement announced. Read about it here