Fusion Fall Open Beta & Launch Date

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Finally solid news regarding characters used in beta and if they will be deleted:

Originally Posted by FusionFall Newsletter

To prepare for our official launch on January 14, 2009, we have to clean out our databases. This is a normal part of game development, but it means that all current player characters and items will be deleted (including ours - the FusionFall team is bummed, too!).

The good news is that we only need to do it once, so there won't be another database clearing after December 27, 2008. Even better, it means we're really just a couple of weeks away from the official launch!

Thanks to everyone who has tested the game so far. You've been a huge help in making FusionFall even better. We hope you come back on December 27 to continue your adventures with fresh new characters!

Please visit the Help Center for more information.

So they're doing it right before the Dec 27 open beta, not right before the actual launch.