Developer Spiral Home introduced the sequel to the unique PC Constructing Simulator software program in March. So if you happen to loved the unique simulator or had been intrigued by it, now’s your probability to offer the brand new model a check run. PC Constructing Simulator 2 (opens in new tab) hit open beta on Friday, and the free testing interval runs till June 20.
In case you have not heard about PC Constructing Simulator earlier than, the sport could be very a lot true to its identify. Initially it was touted as a method of attempting out totally different elements in numerous circumstances in a 3D surroundings, so you could possibly take a look at and optimize PC builds earlier than buying the {hardware}. It grew to incorporate many DLCs filled with elements and peripherals fashions from totally different manufacturers as a simulator sport. The sport consists of a PC construct and restore store profession mode and will even present you projected 3DMark benchmark outcomes of the DIY builds you conjured up.
PC Constructing Simulator first hit the pre-alpha launch on Steam in early 2017, however it would not be till early 2019 for it to be a completed launch, with a steady stream of DLC content material packs to comply with. The sequel poses to “push the bounds on digital PC creation to new heights (and, in fact, add higher RGB).” In different phrases, there are extra constructing and customization choices than ever, with improved visuals for eyeballing your completed builds.
In addition to better part alternative and improved visuals, the sport designers say there are modern adjustments to the restore store expertise for a extra satisfying “profession.” A playthrough of the profession mode gives at the least 30 hours of gaming and entry to 1,200 elements, with licensed components from all probably the most distinguished names. Lots of the adjustments on this sequel make the most of years of gamer suggestions, so they need to be extensively welcomed.
It’s straightforward to affix the PC Constructing Simulator 2 Open Beta. In case you head over to the Epic Video games Retailer (EGS) web page (opens in new tab) for the sport, scroll down till you see a piece that reveals ‘Editions’ and provides the Open Beta demo to your cart. Whenever you subsequently navigate to your cart, you possibly can take a look at for $0.00. The beta offers one hour of profession mode and an accessible construct mode with a restricted number of components. Epic is the writer for this sequel, so will probably be unique for the EGS, at the least initially.
Lastly, anybody who downloads and fires up PC Constructing Simulator 2 open beta will get 15% off the sport buy at launch. We do not have a agency date for the discharge of this sequel on the EGS, however it should reportedly launch later this 12 months.