The developers behind '7 Days to Die,' an 11-year-old open-world zombie game have reportedly announced that the game is finally getting a full console version with no set release date.

While a welcome update, the full console release will, unfortunately, not mean an upgrade to the current legacy, early access version.

The 11-year-old game will finally be taken out of early access with the upcoming update, according to developer The Fun Pimps, who also promises new challenges, gore, and enhanced controller compatibility.

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TFP has stated that they will not be upgrading the legacy version of the console because of the major technological gaps between the old and modern hardware. In other words, console users who desire the full 1.0 release will need to purchase it all over again.

The team reports that it will soon be taking the legacy early access version down from console shops and that it is closely collaborating with Sony and Microsoft to offer digital heritage owners a discount on the new console edition.

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Discounted '7 Days to Die'

On the other hand, early-access PC users will be able to obtain the full release at no extra fee. However, according to TFP, all gamers will need to restart because the many new changes won't work with their old saves. 

Although a firm release date for the full 1.0 console release is still pending, the team hopes to have it out a few weeks after PC 1.0 Stable launches, which should happen in the coming months.

PC gamers may get 7 Days to Die for 76% less than its regular price from April 22 to April 29. This allows them to avoid the price increase that would occur when the game ends its early access period.  

Skeptical Fan Base

Reactions to the latest update were reportedly not very positive. Richard Huenink, co-founder of TFP, talked about the features, cost, and potential launch dates for 7 Days to Die in an official video titled "Alpha Exodus: The Road to 1.0."

While all of this should theoretically be excellent news, supporters quickly pointed out that TFP had disabled YouTube comments, which is a serious concern for the game's fanbase.

Huenink declared that 7 Days to Die will still receive assistance from the team even though the game is leaving Early Access. TFP also plans to provide the features it promised and the remaining Kickstarter goals following the launch.

The fact that the next alpha updates will now be regarded as significant feature patches has many gamers perplexed as to why the game is aiming for a full release despite being unfinished.  

Fans of 7 Days to Die are not sure that this is a legitimate 1.0 launch because of the price increase and the lack of launch features. Most people agree that, despite the new designation, the product is still officially an alpha. 

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