That would be why it's called the Backer Beta, yes. Although according to the manual,

"Not a Backer yet?

You’re not too late! Until two weeks before the close of Beta, you can head
here to become a Late Backer at the MechWarrior level and gain Beta access.
https://battletech.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders "

Mind you, I have no idea when "two weeks before the close of Beta" will be, but given that it just opened on the first, I'm guessing it'll be a while.

(Also, in the interest of full disclosure, the level that opens access to the beta is "new A-list game" territory, 60 filthy Earth moneys, for the latecomers. I don't make the rules, I just report them.)

Also also, the production game will be available on several PC game distro platforms, but the beta is only on Steam. Again, not my call, so if you've a philosophical objection to Steam, that's fine, you be you, just don't come crying to me. :)

--G.
some of these remarks not specifically directed at Ranger
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