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Pre-order The Secret World, guarantee public beta access

Starting six weeks before launch.

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News by Wesley Yin-Poole Former Editor-in-Chief
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Pre-order MMO The Secret World and you'll get guaranteed public beta access from 11th May, EA has announced.

Specifically, you'll get access to all Beta Weekends beginning 11th May. These will run most weekends up until the game's launch on 19th June.

Other pre-order bonuses include exclusive in-game items and a head start on character naming.

The pre-order bonus list in full:

  • Guaranteed access to all Beta Weekends starting May 11, with the ability to carry over their characters to every subsequent event.
  • Guaranteed Early Access to the game, up to four days prior to the game's official launch.
  • An exclusive in-game item providing an experience boost to progression.
  • An exclusive in-game t-shirt featuring a unique monster design.
  • A powerful pet (Ferocious Wolf, Egyptian Cat or Loyal Hound) to support the player in combat.
  • A head start on character naming before the game launches.
Developer Funcom will add locations and missions with each Beta Weekend event. "The Beta Weekends are a fantastic opportunity for players to familiarize themselves with the game," said Funcom SVP of Sales & Marketing Morten Larssen. "With guaranteed access to every single one of these weekends, our pre-order players will have the unique opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the universe that surrounds The Secret World - starting six weeks before launch!"

Over 750,000 people are registered for the beta.

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