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And, play UP TO 5 days ahead of launch is different than play 5 days ahead of launch. Up to is from 1-5 days before launch. And, that's exactly what they're doing. Oh, well, other than upping the number to UP TO 7 days ahead of launch and giving the incredibly large number of folks who ordered on the first and second day a head start at early access. Frankly, I'm glad because that way there won't be 24347098 people all competing in the same starting area.
After being in beta and seeing the improvements and pre-ordering in early September, I'm prepared to wait my turn, even if that turn is 11:59 PM on December 19th. Seems to be going smoothly and as planned. No one paid extra for earlier game access than anyone else.