Questions about CoA early access

[Wharrl]

I have looked around the forums and I did not see this question addressed, I am considering getting the CoA early access bundle since it is currently on sale, my question is will I get to keep any characters I create once the game becomes free for everyone, or will I have to start from scratch?

[TastyGM]

@Wharrl Hi there! The game will go through a full wipe at release!

[Wharrl]

Thanks, I was assuming that would be the case, but I wanted to make sure.