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News DNF Duel Confirmed for PS5, PS4, Open Beta Begins This Weekend
Who's next?
DNF Duel is set to be a fighting game that's well worth keeping an eye on. Developed in part by the genre geniuses over at Arc System Works, it's shaping up to be another gorgeous beat-'em-up from the creators of Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Up until now, DNF Duel didn't even have any confirmed platforms — but out of...
Guide Elden Ring Closed Beta: Dates, Times, and What's Included
When is the Elden Ring beta?
When is the Elden Ring closed network test on PS5 and PS4? What are the dates and times for Elden Ring's beta, and what will be included? FromSoftware's upcoming action RPG, Elden Ring, was delayed recently, but publisher Bandai Namco is giving fans the opportunity to play the game early via a closed network test. In...
News Elden Ring Closed Beta Codes Are Available Now
Feeling lucky?
Bandai Namco has started sending out codes for the Elden Ring closed beta test on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. If you signed up for the beta near the end of last month, then you might want to check your emails. If you've been selected, a code should be waiting for you, along with information on when you can actually play...
News King of Fighters XV Open Beta Kicks Off in November
Shatter all expectations, hopefully
Due out next year on the 17th February, King of Fighters XV will soon be gearing up with an open beta on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Said beta will begin on the 19th November and end on the 22nd November. It'll feature eight different fighters, and you'll be able to try out both casual online matches and...
News Elden Ring Closed Beta Test Announced, Register Now to Play in November
"Selected players" can play early
Elden Ring was looking to be a very early 2022 hit on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but now, it'll be a slightly less early hit. A small delay sees the anticipated FromSoftware RPG release about a month later than the planned January launch. However, publisher Bandai Namco has paired this bad news with some good news...
Check your emails
The Battlefield 2042 open beta has come to an end, and it's probably fair to say the common consensus isn't exactly glowing. DICE's big, multiplayer-focused FPS has been hotly anticipated since it was unveiled earlier in the year, but the beta test has divided opinion. It seems that the (rather loud) complaints have reached the...
News Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Now Available to Pre-Load on PS5, PS4
Get it downloaded now
Squad up, soldiers, it's Battlefield 2042 time. Well, sort of. The upcoming multiplayer shooter releases on 19th November, but before that, there's the small matter of the open beta test. Playable on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, the beta is now available for download. Simply search Battlefield 2042 on PS Store and you should...
News Battlefield 2042 Beta Finally Coming Next Week on PS5, PS4
Play Conquest on Orbital
The Battlefield 2042 open beta will finally get underway next week, EA has confirmed. Availability depends entirely on whether you have pre-ordered the game or have an active EA Play membership, but everyone will eventually gain access to the ability to play the Conquest mode on new map Orbital. The trailer above sets the...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Beta Extended to Wednesday
Play for two more days
Sledgehammer Games is providing potential Call of Duty: Vanguard buyers even more time to test out the World War II FPS as the open beta has been extended by two days. Originally scheduled to conclude later today, the pre-launch test will now finish at 6pm BST / 10am PT on Wednesday. Anyone on PlayStation 5 or PS4 can download...
News Riders Republic Beta Opens to Everyone on PS5, PS4 Until 28th August
On your bike
Surprise! If you haven’t had a crack at Riders Republic yet, then you don’t need to wait any longer: the game’s now available to everyone on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The beta rolled out in a closed capacity earlier this week, but through 28th August publisher Ubisoft will be seriously stress-testing its servers, allowing everyone a...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha Brings Champion Hill Mode to PS5, PS4
Available 27th-29th August
The first round of pre-release tests for Call of Duty: Vanguard begin next weekend with an alpha available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PS4. Starting on Friday 27th August 2021 through until Sunday, it brings the new Champion Hill mode to everyone. A PS Plus subscription will not be needed to download and play the...
News Back 4 Blood Goes Gold Ahead of October Release Date, Open Beta Begins
Blooded
Co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood looks set to hit its 12th October release date, as developer Turtle Rock and publisher Warner Bros. have confirmed that the game's gone gold. For those who might not know, that means the product's ready to ship, with core development having been completed. Back 4 Blood enjoyed a popular beta last weekend,...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Beta Timings Confirmed, Open Beta Begins Next Week on PS5, PS4
We're all going to hell
You'll be able to try out Diablo 2: Resurrected for yourself in the very near future, Blizzard has confirmed. Two different betas will be taking place this month, both on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The first beta kicks off this very weekend, starting from the 13th August. However, only those who have pre-ordered Diablo...
News Windjammers 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4 with Open Beta Test
Starts tomorrow
Dotemu has just confirmed Windjammers 2 will be flying onto both PlayStation 5 and PS4. This follows on from a report about an open beta client making its way to PSN servers, and now it's all clear: the summery sequel will indeed be coming to Sony's systems. Writing on the PlayStation Blog,
News Riders Republic Beta Test Gears Up on PS5, PS4 Later This Month Following Delay
Sign up to play it early
Ubisoft's massively multiplayer extreme sports title Riders Republic was recently delayed into October, but fans itching to play the game needn't worry. The publisher has revealed details about the impending beta test, which will allow participants to get some hands-on time with the game very soon. The beta takes place from...
News Back 4 Blood Open Beta Shuffles onto PS5, PS4 Next Month with Early Access for Pre-Orders
Start playing from 5th August
Turtle Rock's upcoming co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood is essentially a new Left 4 Dead game, which is okay from where we're sitting. Over-the-top undead-slaying action is the order of the day, with up for four players working together to fend off the horde. If you're looking for something relatively mindless to play,...
News PlayStation Website Hints at Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Beta Test
Quests page gifts placeholder code
Gran Turismo 7 was recently pushed back to 2022 (and also announced for PlayStation 4), but there's still every reason to be excited about the sim racer. The first entry in the long-running series to hit PS5, this will surely be a feast for the eyes when it eventually crosses the line. In the meantime, though,...
News Back 4 Blood Open Beta Begins This August, Cross-Play Enabled
Play with everyone
The Left 4 Dead spiritual successor from Turtle Rock Studios Back 4 Blood will be treated to an open beta on almost every platform starting 12th August 2021. With cross-play and cross-gen support both enabled, PlayStation 5 and PS4 players can team up with friends on other platforms. There is a period of early access tied to the...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4, Wage Medieval War with Up to 64 Players
Charge!
The open beta for Chivalry 2 is available to download and play right now on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be live until the 1st June, so you've got the whole weekend (and a bit) to get stuck in. And you might want to get started as early as possible, because this is a pretty robust beta. It boasts full cross-play functionality...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Unleashes 64-Player Medieval Warfare on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Bloody good fun
Chivalry 2 is getting an open beta next week on PlayStation platforms. The medieval warfare sim typically pits two armies against one another, supporting up to 64 players for maximum carnage. This upcoming beta will also have a new game mode named 'Free-for-All', which pits everyone against everyone. The battle begins on the 27th...
News Guilty Gear Strive Second Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4
Ready to rock
With the full game releasing on the 11th June, this is likely your last chance to sample Guilty Gear Strive. The title's second open beta is now live on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Anyone can take part — all you need to do is download the beta from the PlayStation Store. Said beta is a great way to see what Guilty Gear is all...
Let's rock!
Guilty Gear Strive returns on the 13th May for its second open beta. It'll be available to download and play on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Just like the first beta, it'll include online matches as well as a versus mode where you can play against the CPU or a friend locally. All 15 characters from the game's base roster will...
News Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Is Available to Download Now
38GB of MMO action
The day has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 players who wish to jump on the Final Fantasy XIV Online bandwagon. The awesome MMO is offering up a free open beta that absolutely anyone can take part in ahead of its native release on Sony's latest console, allowing you to sample what it has to offer before committing to a...
News Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Begins 13th April
Anyone can take part
The next big step for immensely popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV is to get up and running on PlayStation 5. But before it gets an official release on Sony's next-gen system, Square Enix is giving everyone a chance to get in on the action with an open beta. The beta will begin on the 13th April. Again, anyone can participate —...
News Dodgebrawler Knockout City Catches Cross-Play Beta This Weekend
Throw down
Looking for something to keep you occupied this long Easter weekend? Dodgebrawler Knockout City’s cross-play open beta will run from 2nd April to 4th April, so you’ll have something to soak up all that chocolate with. “Knockout City brings intense battles to players as they master the art of throwing, catching, passing and dodging...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Grabs Open Beta on PS4 Next Month
Capcom ID needed
Capcom isn't letting the multiplayer failures of the past get it down as the Japanese publisher readies up an open beta for Resident Evil Re:Verse on PlayStation 4. The online pack-in (free with a purchase of Resident Evil Village) will allow anyone who registers their interest to test the game starting 8th April 2021. This beta...
Hands On Roller Champions Shows Wheel Promise in PS4 Closed Beta
On a roll
Since its announcement, Roller Champions has had a clear concept. Like Rocket League, you can boil it down to just a few words; it's a sort-of blend of roller derby and basketball. You only need to play it for a minute to understand what it's trying to do, and from our experience, it has the potential to score big when it finally launches...
Reminder Guilty Gear Strive Open Beta Extended on PS5, PS4 Following Server Issues
Has online and offline modes
Update: Arc System Works has confirmed that the ongoing Guilty Gear Strive open beta will be extended, following server issues that rendered the game largely unplayable for around 12 hours or so. It'll now close two days later than originally planned, on Tuesday the 23rd February at 7AM Pacific time. Cool! However, in...
Guide Roller Champions PS4 Closed Beta: Dates, Times, and How You Can Play
All the details you need
Roller Champions is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer game from Ubisoft. Blending elements from rollerblading and basketball, it's a high-speed, team-based sports title heading to PlayStation 4 later this year. If you'd rather not wait for the full release and want to see how it's shaping up, you're in luck — a closed...
News Guilty Gear Strive Open Beta Hits PS5, PS4 This Month, Has Both Online and Offline Modes
Let's rock
An open beta for Guilty Gear Strive kicks off later this month, on the 19th February, lasting until the 21st February. Said beta will include 13 playable characters, and you'll be able to play both online against other testers, and offline against the AI or a local opponent. The whole thing sounds like a great opportunity to try the game...
News Roller Champions European Closed Beta Test Rolls Out on PS4 in February
Blades of glory
Remember Roller Champions? Announced back at E3 2019, the free-to-play sports title has been in and out of playtests on PC in the meantime. However, it is coming to PlayStation 4, and Ubisoft has arrived to reaffirm as much with this latest news. A closed beta test for select European countries is taking place next month, and that...
News Worms Rumble Open Beta Hits PS4 This Weekend
Try out the new real-time Worms game
Worms is coming back, and for its latest iteration, it's making the action real-time. Dropping the turn-based gameplay in favour of more immediate fun, Worms Rumble is coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 in December. However, you can play it early via the open beta, which kicks off on PS4 today. The beta test...
News Worms Rumble Brings Real Time Mayhem to PS5, PS4 in December, Open Beta Announced
Incoming
Ever wondered what a real time version of Worms would be like? You won't have to wait long to find out, as Worms Rumble is heading to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 1st December. Announced earlier this year, the upcoming entry in the long-running series ditches turn based strategy in favour of active multiplayer bouts. See it in action in...
News The Marvel's Avengers Beta Was the Most Downloaded Beta in PlayStation History
Heroics
Marvel's Avengers is out right now on PS4 (if you nabbed the Deluxe Edition), and it's reasonably safe to assume that it'll be a big seller. As it turns out, last month's beta was the most downloaded beta to ever grace a PlayStation console. With the many, many high profile betas that have come and gone over the years, that's pretty...
News Play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Beta First on PS4
Woods you look at that
You’ll be able to experience Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War first on the PlayStation 4, as Activision’s ongoing partnership with Sony continues. Those who pre-order the first-person shooter digitally will get five days early access to the sequel’s online stress test, although physical copies will not be eligible for...
News MMORPG Bless Unleashed Confirmed for PS4 Release Following Xbox Console Exclusivity
Closed beta this month
Bless Unleashed, the Korean-made MMORPG published by Bandai Namco, has been officially announced for PlayStation 4. It's been available on Xbox One since March, with Microsoft having some kind of timed exclusivity deal in place. As far as we know, the free-to-play, action-based title has been quite well received. It doesn't...
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.00 Beta Invites Being Sent Out
Quality of life tweaks to community features
Sony’s rolling out beta invites for PlayStation 4 firmware update v8.00, so take a quick look at your inbox to see if you got in. This is actually a surprisingly beefy update considering the current-gen system is entering its twilight years, with the emphasis clearly on quality-of-life improvements to...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Starts Next Month, PS4 Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Second War Table livestream confirmed
If you've been looking forward to the Marvel's Avengers beta, you might want to listen up. Confirmed via an IGN First post, the pre-release taster will start next month on Friday 7th August for PlayStation 4 players who have pre-ordered the game. The Crystal Dynamics-developed title will then enter an open beta...
News Open World Action RPG Genshin Impact Gets Closed Beta Test on PS4 Next Month
Update: Seems sign-ups are closed
It's been a while since we've spared a thought for Genshin Impact, but it seems the game is coming along well. As a reminder, this is an open world action RPG from Chinese studio Mihoyo that rubbed Zelda fans the wrong way with its resemblance to Breath of the Wild. There hasn't been much information to go on...
News Gundam Extreme VS Maxiboost ON Open Beta Out Now on PS4
Features three modes
Update: The Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS: Maxiboost ON (phew) open beta is now available to download on the PlayStation Store.It's around 10GB in size. For more information on when the beta actually takes place, check the original story below. Original Story: Bandai Namco has revealed its pre-release plans for (remember to...
News Rock of Ages 3 Open Beta Rolls Out on PS4 Later This Month
Make and Break
Rock of Ages III: Make & Break is the third game in the overlooked series about smashing castles with boulders. It's heading to PlayStation 4 on 21st July after a delay, but if you fancy taking it for a spin beforehand, you're in luck. A beta test for the tower defence / platformer hybrid is coming up, and sign-ups are open now...
News Dreams PSVR Closed Beta Test Coming Soon, and You Can Get Paid for Taking Part
Europe only, though
Dreams is great on PlayStation 4 as it is, but it's a game that's bound to grow and change over time. One major feature in the pipeline for Media Molecule's create-'em-up is support for PlayStation VR. Originally planned for launch, PSVR support is currently in development and seems to be coming fairly soon. Announced today, the...
News Fighting Game Fans Rejoice: Guilty Gear Strive Will Use Rollback Netcode
Beta also announced
It's a fight that some fighting game fans have been, er, fighting for years: the implementation of rollback netcode in their favourite competitive beat-'em-ups. As you may or may not know, most fighters use delay-based netcode -- netcode meaning the way in which your game communicates with your opponent's when you're playing...
News Multiplayer Magic Shooter Spellbreak Conjures Closed Beta This Week on PS4
Spellbroke
Remember Spellbreak, that magic-based multiplayer battle royale title that appeared during December's State of Play broadcast? Well, its closed beta kicks off tomorrow (that's the 3rd March), allowing players to sample the game's six playable classes: the Pyromancer, Stoneshaper, Toxicologist, Conduit, Tempest, and Frostborn. You can...
News Tactical Sci-Fi Shooter Disintegration Gets Multiplayer Beta Next Week on PS4
Take to the skies
Disintegration doesn't appear to be much in the public consciousness, but it's looking fairly promising. It's a sci-fi shooter with Halo alumni on staff, mixing first person action with strategic commands and aerial vehicular combat. It's a real mish-mash, so it seems it will need some hands on time to prove itself. Luckily, that's...
News Nioh 2 PS4 Open Beta Gives You a Slice of the Action in November
Blade test runner
Koei Tecmo has gone Nioh crazy today. Not only is the first game coming to PlayStation Plus next month, its sequel now has a firm release date. Nioh 2 is a few months away, but fret not -- you'll be able to try it out for yourself much sooner than that. An open beta has also been announced, and it's right around the corner. As...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Open Beta Is Now Live on PS4
Ready up, soldier
Update: The Ghost Recon: Breakpoint beta is now live on PS4: Original Story: The open beta test for Ghost Recon: Breakpoint was meant to get started today on PlayStation 4, but it's failed to materialise. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has confirmed it's had to delay the beta in order to make some final adjustments.
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's PS4 Open Beta Was the 'Biggest Ever in Franchise History'
Activision reports big numbers
In case you've been living under a rock, Activision just pulled the plug on the open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The upcoming shooter had its multiplayer accessible to all PlayStation 4 players over two weekends, showing off a variety of modes both old and new. As you might expect, a lot of people were...
Guide Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Open Beta - Dates, Times, and What's Included
When does the Modern Warfare beta start?
What time does the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare open beta begin? What are the dates of the beta weekends? Infinity Ward's latest is about to kick off on PlayStation 4 with an open beta test, allowing players to trial the game's online multiplayer ahead of release. What are all the details? In this guide,...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Open Beta Begins Next Week on PS4
Rumble in the jungle
Ubisoft has revealed that the open beta for Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will begin later this month, lasting just a few days. It'll apparently feature content that wasn't part of the closed beta which ran earlier this month. Speaking of which, the general reaction to the closed beta has been mixed. Many longtime fans of Ghost Recon...
