Netmarble announces that playtesting for
HypeSquad will begin on June
13th, offering players the chance to check out this third-person shooter battle
royale for a week. Testing will take place on Steam, and if you are interested
in taking part, you can sign up on
the official HypeSquad Website. To help gauge your interest, we have
a
trailer and a description:
In addition to experiencing
never-before-seen “Special Event Modes”, players will receive a Ride Skin reward
upon joining the alpha test. This special item will be given to all players who
participated in the testing period which can be used upon the game’s official
launch. The alpha test will be supported in 9 languages including English,
Portuguese, French, German and Spanish and multiple servers are located around
the world including North America, Korea, Singapore, Brazil and Germany.
HypeSquad is a fast paced game where players teaming up to survive in
intense and creative close-quarters combat. Featuring a variety of weapons and
augmenters, players can creatively personalize their combat style in order to
lead their squad to victory.
The game features a diverse cast of characters, each with different backgrounds
and motivations, and an assortment of unique melee and ranged options that
players can choose for multiple weapon combinations. There are also several
items and upgrades awaiting players on the field to boost their performance,
including support items and augmenters. Lastly, HypeSquad’s interactive objects,
like zip lines and jump pads among other objects, add a layer of strategy for
players to consider as they strive to be victorious on the
battlefield.