jlg6184: From everything I have read on the game, you are buying the game, and getting a discount for it being Pre-Alpha (similar to the Minecraft deal.) Where did your information?
Rohan15: This, but I could be misreading it:
FEATURES
BUYING THIS GAME GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE PRE-ALPHA VERSION OF MINER WARS 2081
Miner Wars 2081 is available now in a pre-alpha state for a 70% discount versus the full retail price. The current version of the game is still early in development and does not represent the final product. Expect bugs.
Miner Wars MMO will be a separate product and is not part of the current pre-order discount!
This is where I got my information:
This last phase of development was rewarding, but really very hectic. In recent weeks, we haveintensified our efforts to establish relationships with publishers and investors. The good news is, We have made a lot of progress in this regard and so we have decided to share our progress with all the fans. Literally! Finally, we are publicly releasing the game in its current pre-alpha state at a 70% discount from the price of the final version! Every player who chooses to buy the game at this stage of development will not only be able to play the game now, but will also receive monthly updates, as well get the full game at its release with no additional charges. We will be adding a lot of content to the game as we progress. As time goes by, and we near our final release date, this offer will become more expensive for you, so now is the chance to get the game for just a small portion of the price.
From:
http://www.minerwars.com/News.aspx