DRM-free -- Strike Suit Zero on GOG.com!
Hi cadets,
Following on from the last update – and something we know many of you have been waiting to hear about for some time - we’re ready to formally announce our partnership with the fantastic guys at GOG.com.
We can finally reveal that a DRM-free version of Strike Suit Zero will be available through the GOG.com website. As mentioned throughout the campaign, there are certain obstacles when creating a DRM-free game and as such, the online leaderboards and achievements won’t be available for this version. We’re working closely with GOG.com to support our DRM-free community in every way we can, but developing the DLC for this version will take a little while and - while we will be sure to release it for you - it won't be available at the same time as the Steam version's DLC (If you’ve ordered the Marauder or any other additional digital content, for example, this won’t be available at the same time as Steam. As soon as we can get this to you, however, we will).
Important: we will assume you want the Steam version of the game unless you get in touch to tell us otherwise. If you would like the DRM-free GOG.com version, please direct message us on Kickstarter and we’ll make sure your order is amended accordingly.
By way of another update, we are planning to proceed with Mac and Linux versions of Strike Suit Zero, with preliminary work starting shortly after launch. Up until now, all our time and resources have been tied up in bringing the main game to fruition, but we haven’t forgotten about these versions.
Before signing off, we recommend checking out the latest article to hit the Penny Arcade Report, which shows off a slew of previously unseen concept work from the game, including Junji’s original designs for the Strike Suit itself. Have a look!
Many thanks,
The Strike Suit Zero team
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/ENLISTED. Get your name added to the Roll of Honour in the credits for the game, with heart-felt thanks from everybody at Born Ready Games. We’ll also furnish you with a trio of SSZ wallpapers, exclusive to our Kickstarter backers. Enlist today!
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $15 or more
1000 backers All gone!
/CADET. 1000 early backers will get Strike Suit Zero, on the day of release, for just $15. Don't miss out!
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $20 or more
1676 backers
/SQUADRON LEADER. Get your copy of Strike Suit Zero ready to download on the day of launch. In addition to this, you’ll also receive three wallpapers – exclusive to this tier - for your desktop, iPhone and iPad TODAY.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $50 or more
1042 backers
/WING COMMANDER. The definitive Strike Suit Zero pack; not only will you get the bundle with the enhanced digital art-book and additional in game content, you’ll also receive Paul Ruskay’s original soundtrack - including the main theme by Kokia – AND the Kickstarter-exclusive Marauder Strike Suit -- unavailable anywhere else! + FIRST 1000 BACKERS AT THIS TIER AND ABOVE GAIN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE STRIKE SUIT ZERO BETA.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $70 or more
243 backers Limited (7 of 250 left)
/ALPHA PILOT. As well as everything from the WING COMMANDER tier, you'll get a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick to pilot your Strike Suit with, courtesy of our friends at Logitech! IMPORTANT: This is just for US backers. Shipping costs included.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $80 or more
30 backers
/STRIKE PILOT. As well as everything from the WING COMMANDER bundle above, you'll also get the exclusive U.N.E t-shirt, designed in collaboration with our friends at Insert Coin Clothing.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $80 or more
122 backers Limited (28 of 150 left)
/OMEGA PILOT. As well as everything from the WING COMMANDER tier, you'll get a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick to pilot your Strike Suit with, courtesy of our friends at Logitech! IMPORTANT: This is just for EU backers (Denmark, Belguim, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, UK, Austria.) Shipping costs included.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $90 or more
20 backers All gone!
/ACE PILOT: Get a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick to pilot your Strike Suit with, courtesy of our friends at Logitech! You'll also get everything from the WING COMMANDER tier.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $100 or more
68 backers
/CHIEF STRIKE PILOT. In addition to the tier above, we'll also send you a physical copy of the deluxe artbook; 40 pages of concept art and designs at the heart of the game - exclusive to Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $150 or more
81 backers
/STRIKE COMMANDER. In addition to the t-shirt and deluxe artbook, you'll also become a life-time subscriber to the Strike Suit universe. You'll get all future content for the game - missions, weapons, new suits etc - on the day of release.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $200 or more
30 backers
/SQUAD CAPTAIN: Space is cold. Get the Strike Suit Zero hoodie to keep that body temperature up. This one-off run of hoodies - designed alongside our friends at Insert Coin Clothing - can only be obtained through Kickstarter. Accept no substitutes – pledge today! [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
27 backers Limited (973 of 1000 left)
/FLEET CONDUCTOR. One for the music lovers. At this level, you'll get an exclusive PHYSICAL copy of Paul Ruskay's soundtrack, with bonus tracks unavailable anywhere but Kickstarter. [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $300 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
/PRO GAMER BUNDLE. A tier for the pro gamer! In addition to everything from the WING COMMANDER tier, you'll get a Roccat headset (Kulo), mouse mat (Alumic), Mouse (Savu) and bag (Into). Please note: shipping is included in this tier.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $500 or more
7 backers Limited (43 of 50 left)
/COMMODORE: Get an original, framed piece of artwork from the game. These stunning paintings are printed at the highest possible grade, and framed ready for your wall of choice. [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $600 or more
2 backers Limited (88 of 90 left)
/THE CAG. Get your very own Strike Suit; a 14cm figurine of Junji Okubo's design in mech mode, posed and ready for display. Only 90 in the world! [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $650 or more
1 backer All gone!
/THE WARTHOG. In addition to everything from the FLEET COMMANDER tier, you’ll get a Thrustmaster HOTAS joystick – a must have for anybody that really takes their space combat seriously. Please note: shipping is include with this tier.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
/HERO OF THE FLEET. Appear as a hero in a special mission in the game. Your likeness will be re-created in game, and the hero will share your name. [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
/STRIKE SUIT HERO. The ultimate prize for any connoisseur of mechs and space ships: collaborate with Junji Okubo on bringing your own ideas for a mech (or space ship) to life. Based on your ideas, sketches and requests, Junji will design a mech specifically for you. Once you’re happy with the design, it will then be sent for 3D printing. You will have a tangible figure of your very own mech; the only one on the face of the Earth. [+ STRIKE COMMANDER REWARDS]
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
Comments
Creator a8c on February 5
Ok, so looking at update 27 it says "Everybody that has pledged for the game through Kickstarter will be sent a Steam key", with anybody who has requested a gog key getting one as well. I think I'm reading this right but I would also like some clarification on how it all works.
Creator Shane-o - WoOS on January 26
Still waiting on my GOG key even though you sent me a Steam key instead -_-
Perhaps I should just use the Steam key in the meantime instead of being made wait?
Creator CannonGerbil on January 25
I would prefer the GOG version as well
Creator Jesse Simonsson on January 22
I'd prefer the GOG version.
Creator Steve Schroeders on January 21
I would also like a GOG version of the game please.
Creator David Duponchel on January 21
I prefer the GOG version too :)
Creator geksz on January 21
I would prefer the GOG version please!:)
Creator Page on January 21
I would prefer the GOG version. Good luck with the launch.
Creator Kamil Zubair on January 21
I would like the GOG version please. Also, if anyone want the 25 % off coupon for Strike Suit Zero you can use mine : KS4ACTPTN
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Creator Jared McClain on January 18
I would like both as well, however I dont like DRM so I will go for the GOG version please.
Creator Abdul Hadi Sid Ahmed on January 16
First off, thank you all at Born Ready Games for giving us the option of a DRM & DRM free copy of the game. For my part I would press like a DRM free copy from GOG.com. Thank you all and I can't wait to get my joystick play the full version of this game.
Creator Gynsu2000 on January 16
Hi,
can the dev team tells us if the game integrates Steam cloud? If it's the case I'm interested in the Steam version, otherwise I'd rather get it on Gog.com.
Creator Teemu Kurikka on January 14
Both would be great but I'll definitely go with GOG, I just like it much more than Steam.
Creator Leonardo J. Ceballos on January 14
Both would be great. After a great deal of consideration though, if I have to pick I think I'd go with GoG. Steam Offline mode has failed me one too many times, and I've been stuck with no internet a bit too often lately.
Creator Cheesenium, Cheese Exiled in Torment on January 13
It would be nice if i can have both, hell, i dont mind paying a bit more to have both.
Looking forward to Strike Suit Zero, since previews so far had been incredibly positive.
Creator David How on January 13
Congrats Born Ready. REALLY looking forward to this. Will be putting the music on my ipod if it's all as good as what we saw in beta too. :)
Make sure you post to kickstarter when you put a demo out so I can hassle my friends to try it.
Creator Michele Mazza on January 13
Thank you Born Ready Games for not letting that Mac/Linux stretchgoal go to waste, even though it was barely missed.
I'll be waiting for the Linux version.
Creator Christoph Zürcher on January 12
Excellent news. I would be happy with the GoG version alone, but I perfectly understand the demand to have both STEAM and GoG versions.
Creator GeekBoi on January 12
Make it exclusive for kickstarter backers only?
Creator Jun Ting Ho on January 12
+1 for "why not both"?
Creator Peter Jacob on January 11
Both would simplify things. I mean, why not?
Creator Lorenz Jugel on January 11
Aw man, had I known that there'd be two versions I'd have wanted a pledge level where I get both. I'd have paid a bit to have access to both DRM and Non-DRM versions.
Also, yeah, Steam offline mode is nice and all... if it works. GOG it is, I can live without online leaderboards. Kind of.
Creator GeekBoi on January 11
Can we have both, pretty please?
Creator S.D. - Ask me about Armikrog. on January 11
Guys, it's clear that they haven't quite figured out DRM-free distribution for Linux yet, but that doesn't mean they aren't thinking about it! Give them some time (especially as their Mac/Linux alpha or beta nears). Let's keep a good attitude about it, and politely remind them without coming off too aggressively! Of course they'll take care of us... they've committed to our platforms, so they've put their integrity behind that commitment.
They have a number of options (as stated below), the best of which are Desura and the Humble Store. Desura is nice because they have the option to package a standalone installer, along with the client software in Steam-like distribution mode. Neither of those Desura methods require any DRM. Likewise, the Humble Store is clean and simple, and is basically another GOG-alike. I like Desura better, personally (I use the client software, and the community features are better), but have many many Humble Store games.
@Born Ready Games: As stated below, really chuffed about the announcement! Of course there are distribution issues to iron out, as you're well aware, but we (your backers) are here to bounce ideas off of. Also, I'm really happy with the concept art! Especially, I'm happy to see the female soldier concepts, and that the ladies will be portrayed as real humans, and not stylized bimbos. We have plenty of those in video gaming, and a more realistic direction is well appreciated. Kudos to your artists and creative director!
Creator Khaleg on January 11
Thank you very much for this update.
@Marsell, I think GOG supports MACs too right now.
Creator Marsell on January 11
GOG historically has only supported games on Windows. Will GOG have the Win/OSX/Linux versions of SSZ?
Creator r0estir0bbe on January 11
Awesome! Thanks for the update!
Creator calmasacow on January 11
So now that linux/ Mac is announced can we assume that since this is Steam that it will be steam play? as in can be played on mac or PC?
Creator Robert Silesius on January 11
Hmm... the Humble Indie Bundle gives you both DRM free copies and Steam keys, so I must admit I'm a bit disappointed by this announcement.
Creator nadeem on January 11
GOG is so good but its not cross-platform, why cant make agrement with Desura which do support all three platform??
Creator Chizu on January 11
@Robert Faulkner
When offline mode works, sure, but you have to have done certain things to ensure that, plus gog means I can download a back up that I can install without being online at anytime, sometimes I lose internet connection without warning and haven't had a chance to switch steam to offline mode, which whilst it usually works, sometimes it will refuse, and I am stuck with no access to my steam games. (its happened a couple of times)
Creator shafik on January 11
I would prefer having both but if I had to choose one it would probably be GOG.
Creator S.D. - Ask me about Armikrog. on January 11
Many thanks from both Mac and Linux communities!!
Mac & Linux gamers: It's up to US to help generate as much press as possible from this announcement. More attention raises the profile of the game, and will help build a lasting community for many years to come. Also, it's critical that we do what we can to help cross-platform friendly indie devs like Born Ready Games stay in business, so we can continue to enjoy their future games! So, go to your communities! B-)
Creator Andrew Hayford (Raging Herald) on January 11
I can play many of my Steam games with my internet down just fine....why do you need both?
Creator nadeem on January 11
i like GOG but that means no linux DRM free and i am really disapointed
Creator DIGITILUS on January 11
Thank you guys! Nice update! And I would add my voice for both versions, yes! Please do it for us.
Creator Robert Faulkner on January 11
Not that I wouldn't be happy to play both but I can play Steam games with my internet down.
Creator Chizu on January 11
"Important: we will assume you want the Steam version of the game unless you get in touch to tell us otherwise. If you would like the DRM-free GOG.com version, please direct message us on Kickstarter and we’ll make sure your order is amended accordingly."
Why not just give everyone both?
My preference is for the steam copy, but I have a couple games where they gave me both options (Witcher/2, Defenders Quest).
Its nice to have options :v
Plus it means I can have a back up copy to play during times my internet is down.
But either way, its awesome that you are at least giving people the choice, and that its on GOG. Because GOG is kind of great.