Originally Posted by Antivide
TF2 had a separate "TF2 Beta" sister program on Steam. You had to download the entire game again but it let Valve test out new weapons and changes without affecting the main game.
Like other people have said, other MMOs have this feature too. Is it needed? Probably not. The beta test will no doubt iron out all the bugs. Is it nice to have? Yes it is.
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It would be for future updates not launch. It's like having a "beta" server for future additions and changes. I just think it's a great way to make sure adjustments and additions are sitting well with players before they are forced on us.