We are pleased to announce that at last the AvP dedicated server beta software has been developed enough to allow us to integrate it in to our automated systems. This means we are now able to offer game server hosting for AvP.

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We're happy to let you all know that we are now testing the beta software for running Aliens Vs Predator Dedicated Servers on our systems. We are assessing the functionality and resource usage prior to deciding if the software is good enough to offer to host the game for our customers. If you wish to help us test the servers please feel free to join any of them. The details for them can be found below.

Please bear in mind that these servers are online for test purposes and as such may go online/offline at any time during this testing phase.

Test #01 - IN (Infestation) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27021

Test #02 - DM (Deathmatch) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27045

Test #03 - MSTDM (Mixed species TDM) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27037

Test #04 - TDM (Team Deathmatch) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27033

Test #05 - PH (Predator Hunt) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27029

Test #06 - DOM (Domination) - Lobby Address - 78.129.167.127:27025

More information was posted today on the Steam forums by DaPing from Rebellion. Here's what he had to say:-

"We've been hard at work listening to and addressing your concerns and are pleased to announce that Monday will see the release of an update to Aliens vs Predator, see below for detail on what will be included.

We will also have news on an additional feature we know many of you have been waiting for which is now ready for a closed Beta test!

Please remember and check the revised Readme file when the update becomes available for additional information on the following.

General
- Stability improvements to address rare and infrequent hangs
- Implemented a workaround for missing audio issues with certain hardware (SoundBlaster X-Fi, Realtek onboard, etc.)
- Fixed save games being lost or corrupted if connection to Steam is lost or if user switches to offline play

Multiplayer
- Fixed XP being incorrectly affected by offline play (though only in the local stats; this will be corrected next time you connect to multiplayer)
- Fixed other players sometimes appearing to have the wrong weapon or continuing to fire indefinitely after dying
- Fixed rare issue where players would be temporarily invisible
- Fixed some selection of servers and players in menus sometimes being incorrect"

We at Extreme Game Servers are betting that the "additional feature" that is being referred to is news about the Beta Dedicated Server files we've all been waiting for. Keep your eyes peeled for more information as soon as we can find it. With a bit of luck we will soon be able to offer AvP Dedicated Servers for our customers.