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Firefall Entering Open Beta In July
Firefall is an upcoming open-world shooter from Red 5 Studios, and the company has announced that an open beta is starting this summer. On July 9, the general public can try this free-to-play multiplayer title.
Until then, Firefall will continue its closed beta, which will continue to feature new content and updates.
To get an idea of what Firefall has in store, read our hands-on preview about PvP.
For more info, you can see Red 5's press release for yourself on the next page.
FIREFALL’S OPEN BETA DATE REVEALED
Final Closed Beta Roadmap Outlined
Laguna Hills, Calif. – April 18, 2013 – Red 5 Studios™ today announced that its free-to-play open world shooter, Firefall, will enter Open Beta on July 9, 2013, allowing millions of eager gamers to join the Chosen warfront and experience Firefall’s skill-based vertical combat. Red 5 also laid out Firefall’s final stage of Closed Beta testing and released an Open Beta FAQ to inform new players about its beta process.
Open Beta FAQ: http://www.firefallthegame.com/beta-faq
“We’re incredibly excited to be nearing what we consider to be the most important stage of Firefall’s development – Open Beta,” said James Macauley, Vice President of Development, Red 5 Studios. “For us, Open Beta isn’t a traditional ‘marketing beta’, but rather an opportunity to include many more players in our community-driven development process. We’re looking forward to welcoming these new players into the community and continuing to build an amazing game together.”
Fitting Red 5’s iterative beta process, new updates will continue to roll out leading up to Open Beta with major milestones planned for May and July. Players can look forward to a final stage of Closed Beta testing which will flesh out Firefall’s dynamic open world and deepen existing systems. Upcoming content includes:
- • City Power Levels: Players will receive new bonuses and rewards in the open world by increasing the power level of major cities through local missions and encounters.
- • Melding Exploration: By raising city power levels and unlocking special dropships, players will finally be able to enter and explore pockets of the deadly Melding energy storm surrounding New Eden.
- • Chosen Instances: Fortifying the open world allows players to take the fight to the Chosen, driving back the hostile alien race in epic new battle instances.
- • Crafting and Progression: Players will continue to see major additions to crafting and Battleframe progression (including the new UI).
Players can keep up-to-date on Firefall’s latest progress or sign-up for beta access at the new website, which just launched: http://www.firefallthegame.com. Fans who want immediate beta access and exclusive rewards can still purchase Founders Packs for a limited time at: http://beta.firefallthegame.com/founders.
About Firefall
Firefall, an upcoming free-to-play MMO shooter, is set in a unique and beautiful science fiction universe 200 years in the future. Players are part of the last remnant of humanity on Earth, fighting to survive against all odds on a hostile planet ravaged by an aggressive energy storm and under attack by a mysterious humanoid race, known as the Chosen. One of the most anticipated PC games of 2013, Firefall consists of two triple-A components that will entice shooter fans: a polished PvP combat system tuned for elite-level eSports competition and a robust open world experience designed to immerse players in a deep storyline with dynamic events and social gameplay.
About Red 5 Studios
Red 5 Studios is an online game developer located in California, founded by Mark Kern, former team lead for World of Warcraft. Red 5 Studios is dedicated to bringing together millions of gamers across the world by creating immersive worlds, intriguing stories and compelling characters. They believe that online games and persistent worlds are the future of video games. Visit www.red5studios.com for more information.
Firefall, Red 5 Studios and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red 5 Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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