Dual Universe opens its massive online world for pre-alpha testing

Developer Novaquark is welcoming new players to its space-faring massively multiplayer online game Dual Universe. Today, the studio unveiled Supporter Packs that are available at different price tiers that will give access to various features and in-game items. The PC game is currently in pre-alpha, so certain aspects — such as the world’s economy — are still in progress.

Dual Universe starts in the distant future after humanity has had to abandon Earth. Traveling in ark ships to a new galaxy, players are now tasked with rebuilding or surviving through whatever means they’d like. That means some folks can decide to take up mining, while others can opt to become space pirates. Players can build and design their own ships and sell them on the in-game market. And all of this activity takes place in a permanent virtual space that everyone inhabits.