General
When will Pax Dei be released?
There is currently no date set for Pax Dei's release, but as soon as there is, we'll let everyone know. Test phases will be thorough to ensure a smooth gameplay experience. You can sign up for the Alpha (when it's released) right now at playPaxDei.com.
Will there be both a physical and digital release?
This will be a digital-only release.
For what languages will Pax Dei be localized?
At first, the game will be available in English, French, and German. We will also provide customer support in these languages.
Will you support more languages on Pax Dei Discord?
Based on reactions from the community, we’re looking forward to allowing more languages on the Pax Dei Discord as we get closer to the game's release. “More” not “all”, as we’ll want to ensure we properly support each additional language.
Can I recruit for my clan in a language other than English?
Right now, we are limiting the recruitment posts to English to limit the need for moderation resources. The closer we get to the game’s release, the more languages might be allowed on Pax Dei Discord, depending on the community's interests and the need for moderation. Please note that, unfortunately, not all languages will be allowed on the Discord server.
On which game engine will Pax Dei release?
We are using Unreal Engine 5 to create the world of Pax Dei.
What are the recommended PC specs for Pax Dei?
This is something we aren’t ready to discuss at this time. We will be able to provide more information on this closer to the launch.
Do you have additional gaming platforms in mind for the official launch or Pax Dei's future?
The game is built for PC and is in development for cloud gaming platforms to become playable on any screen. We’ll share news on the full list of platforms at a later date. In the meantime, you can already add Pax Dei to your Steam Wishlist.
Alpha sign-up
When is the Alpha starting?
We’re still a few months away from a large-scale Alpha test. Rest assured that when we’re ready to announce it, we’ll publish official communication with all details.
We are running regular small playtests under NDA with our friends and family to test parts of the game we intend to have available for larger-scale testing. We’re sorry we can't add you to these playtests, but they will primarily be used to test specific features and setups in preparation for the Alpha which we can invite you to.
How many players will you invite to the Alpha?
As much as we would like to invite everyone who expressed an interest in Pax Dei, the truth is that, right now, we don’t have a precise number in mind. We’ll likely grant access to the playtest in waves, depending on what we want to be tested and how stable our servers are.
How do I know if I've properly signed up for the Alpha, and how will I know that I’m invited?
You'll know you’ve correctly set up your account for the Alpha as long as you have a green tick showing on the dashboard of your account management page.
As for being invited to the Alpha: we’ll contact you on the email associated with your Pax Dei account. More details on this once we announce the Alpha!
What is the purpose of the personality test in Alpha sign-up, and how will Mainframe use this information?
The questions are used to associate you with a persona from a predefined list. We will then use these personas to add color to your feedback or to decide whom we will invite to a specific Alpha phase.
For example, if we want to test a specific PvP feature, we will likely maximize the presence of players with personas attracted to PvP. And regarding your feedback, if your persona is very oriented on collaboration, we can weigh your answers about a social feature and the ones about the PvP differently.
The information gathered through this test is entirely handled by our partner Solsten. It is also fully anonymized, as we at Mainframe do not get access to individual answers but only to your persona.
Privacy notices:
Solsten: https://solsten.io/privacy-policy/
Mainframe: https://themainframe.com/en/legal/
What is the purpose of the token field included in the account management?
We added a token field to the Alpha sign-up to allow groups of friends and clanmates to play together.
The token can be a word or a combination of words. The most important part is not what it means but that you and your friends use the same token. The system will flag everybody with the same token as a group, and we will do our best to invite the entire group simultaneously. We can’t guarantee it, though. Depending on different factors, we could end up inviting only part of the group.
Also, be aware that we only use the token to grant access to the Alpha. It won’t force anyone to log in to a specific server or jump into the world in a particular region. You’ll still need to sync up with your friends for these parts.
In a nutshell: increase your chance to play with your friends by using the same token!
Will you support more languages in the Alpha?
The Alpha playtests will all be in English for now. We plan to support more languages (starting with German and French) by the time we release the game based on the response we get.
Monetization
What’s the business model for the game: subscription, micro-transactions, or another model?
We’re still working on the business model for the game and are not yet able to share the specifics. That said, a core pillar of Pax Dei is its player-driven economy, and ensuring it will run smoothly drives how we think and will make decisions about the business model. We’ll share details when we are ready to do so.
How much will Pax Dei cost?
Monetization is very important to live service titles, and we want to ensure we get this right. At this time, we’re not ready to discuss this.
Will there be NFTs/Blockchain technology in the game?
We’re building Pax Dei with Steam (which does not support NFTs/Blockchain) as the primary target platform. NFTs or Blockchains are not part of our plans for Pax Dei.
