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Cities XL Beta Giveaway

Free! 200 keys for the now-closed beta going inside
If you failed to secure yourself a beta key for the first phase of the Cities XL beta test, fret not. We've got you covered. We've joined forces with Monte Cristo Games to offer CVG readers an extra 200 places. All you've got to do is sign up to get your keys to the kingdom.

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Get your free Cities XL beta key here!

Once you've claimed your code, here's what you should do next:

Downloading and installing the game
  • You must create an account (and agree to the NDA) here using your personal beta key: this key is personal and can only be used once. (Make sure to use a correct email address when creating your account)

  • You can find the download instructions for the game client on this page.

  • Once the game has downloaded install it by double-clicking the Setup.exe file. The installer will ask you to create an account if you haven't done it already.

  • Once you have created your account and the game has installed you can start the game and log in using the account you just created.

About the test
With this Beta test you will be able to enjoy CitiesXL with the Planet Offer. You may build 1 city (later on we may increase that number) on one of the 4 available planets and interact with thousands of other players.

Website & forums
You can find the Cities XL Beta website as well as our forums here. This will be your hub to all Cities XL Beta info: latest news, patches, game activity, support and FAQs. Don't forget to go to your own profile page at beta.citiesxl.com/[your nickname] where you can manage your cities (Blueprints, trade) or create your friends network.

Issues & support
Keep in mind that this is a beta test, you are bound to encounter some issues. If you face a problem you can go to our Support page.

Confidentiality
To be able to participate in this test you agreed to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This document essentially means that you cannot communicate about this beta outside of our own Beta site and forums. You can sign that document when you will create your Beta account.

System requirements
Desktop Minimum
CPU Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.5 GHz or better
RAM 1 GB (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista)
Video Card nVidia GeForce 6600GT / ATI Radeon X1600 or better
256 MB VRAM or better

Desktop Recommended
Intel Core 2 or better
1.5 GB (XP), 2 GB (Vista)
nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850 or better
512 MB VRAM or better

Laptop Minimum
Platform Intel Centrino 2 w/ Intel Graphic Accelerator
RAM 1.5 GB (XP), 2.5 GB (Vista)

Laptop Recommended
Intel Centrino 2 w/ nVidia or ATI GPU w/ 512 MB VRAM
1.5 GB (XP), 2.5 GB (Vista)

All Platforms Minimum
Sound DirectX Compatible
DVD ROM 2x
Hard Drive 8 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
DirectX 9.0c
Note: need to be DirectX 9.0c compatible and support Shadel Model 3.0

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Posted by morpheus2n
WOW all keys have gone that was quick
Posted by gamr
the last city life game was such a disappointment, that i would suggest waiting for the reviews for the finished game.
Posted by KMakawa
I grabbed a key when they got put up .. now im just waiting for the damn beta site to actually come up, so I can register the ****ing thing.. -.-
Posted by Mr. Tissue Box
I hope whoever's got those beta keys makes some youtube videos.
Posted by AJB123644
Got my key early last night. Should be getting it downloaded soon!

PCG did a preview of this not too long ago and it sounded quite interesting. Glad I got a beta key before they all went!
Posted by Twenty6
O CRAPPPP i was to late can someone give me a key or a site where i can get one ? i have already downloaded the game. :twisted: :evil: :cry:
Posted by quintus
The game is alright, but with constant irratic server downtime the game is literally unplayable. I guess you can't complain too much this is what the beta is for.
Posted by superscott
I got a key - shame the downloaded install file won't bloody well install :(
Posted by AJB123644
I guess your right about the beta thing. It sounds intriquing I just need a god damn pc to run it on. Hopefully next week it will have been downloaded. It is a big file?
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