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Rockstar backs nopixel 5 with official GTA Online RP ahead of GTA 6
gaming1 month ago

Rockstar backs nopixel 5 with official GTA Online RP ahead of GTA 6

Rockstar Games revealed nopixel 5, an official GTA Online role-playing server, with a closed beta starting September 8 for invited creators via Rockstar's launcher. Built on the FiveM-backed RP scene Rockstar acquired years ago, nopixel 5 features a revamped character creator, new landmarks, refreshed visuals, and more reactive pedestrians, with livestreams letting fans watch as familiar faces return in new stories ahead of GTA 6.

via eurogamer.net|
#closed-beta#gaming#gta-online
State of Decay 3 Heads Into Closed Beta Amid Xbox Shake-Up
gaming1 month ago

State of Decay 3 Heads Into Closed Beta Amid Xbox Shake-Up

State of Decay 3 will begin a closed beta playtest before the end of 2026, with registration open now. The beta, building on May’s alpha, will stress-test a larger map with untethered multiplayer and improvements to combat, lighting, SFX, weather, visuals, and character movement, with access expanding to more players over time. The game, announced in 2020, is planned for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, amid Microsoft’s studio restructuring and sell-offs.

via GameSpot|
#alpha-test#closed-beta#gaming
State of Decay 3 Widens Closed Beta as 2027 Launch Approaches
gaming1 month ago

State of Decay 3 Widens Closed Beta as 2027 Launch Approaches

State of Decay 3 will move from its alpha phase into a wider closed beta later in 2026, expanding access to more players and platforms ahead of its 2027 launch. Sign-ups at playtest.stateofdecay.com are free, and the game will be playable on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5 (with Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere). The testing emphasizes a larger shared open world, untethered multiplayer for up to four players, and a permadeath system, using community feedback to fine-tune combat, visuals, and progression before release.

via XBOX Wire|
#alpha-testing#closed-beta#gaming
Tsurugihime launches closed beta for fate-rewriting sword RPG
gaming1 month ago

Tsurugihime launches closed beta for fate-rewriting sword RPG

Amber V Studio’s indie sword-action RPG Tsurugihime announces a 100-participant combat-focused closed beta on August 25 (applications open until August 23). Set as a side-scrolling title, Arche wields the Tsurugi to rewrite fate over 100 days before a decisive battle against Kugutsu puppets, offering multiple endings shaped by player choices and the option to pursue peace or combat. Directed by Yosuke Shiokawa (Fate/Grand Order, Kingdom Hearts), the game is slated for Steam Early Access in 2026, with beta details available on Steam’s news hub and the official Discord.

via AUTOMATON|
#closed-beta#early-access#fategrand-order
Minecraft Switch 2 Closed Beta Teases 60fps and Vibrant Visuals Ahead of October 27 Release
gaming2 months ago

Minecraft Switch 2 Closed Beta Teases 60fps and Vibrant Visuals Ahead of October 27 Release

Minecraft is in a Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta ahead of its October 27, 2026 launch. The beta highlights Vibrant Visuals, with render distances of 16 chunks when Visuals are on and 28 chunks when off; the game targets 60fps, with stable performance off Vibrant Visuals and potential dips when they are enabled. Access appears to be granted via a title-screen beta notification, with eligibility unclear and possibly random.

via nintendoeverything.com|
#60fps#closed-beta#gaming
Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens July Evolution Test for PC, iOS, Android
games3 months ago

Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens July Evolution Test for PC, iOS, Android

MiHoYo announced a limited, free Evolution Test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, kicking off July 9 on PC, iOS, and Android with no end date yet. Sign-ups are open on the official site for a pre-registered selection to participate in the data-wipe beta, which will add new characters, Anima, regions, and expanded gameplay. A trailer and gallery are available, and more details will follow.

via Gematsu|
#closed-beta#evolution-test#games
4:LOOP unveils cube boss that demands teamwork
gaming5 months ago

4:LOOP unveils cube boss that demands teamwork

Sony and Bad Robot Games tease 4:LOOP’s cube-shaped “Scanner” boss, a six-faced puzzle that requires players to navigate a tightening Laser Matrix and coordinate across maps to destroy all 54 panels simultaneously to reveal a Reactor Core; the fight emphasizes teamwork and gear choices over direct blasting, with a Closed Beta for PS5 and PC kicking off April 30 and a release date to be announced.

via Gematsu|
#4loop#closed-beta#co-op-shooter
Osiris Reborn Opens Closed Beta for PS5, Xbox Series and PC
games5 months ago

Osiris Reborn Opens Closed Beta for PS5, Xbox Series and PC

An early-access-style closed beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is now live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, but only for players who buy the Collector’s Edition or Miller’s Pack; the beta runs until the 2027 launch and will feed into the final game, with founders able to choose between Belt or Earth avatars and officer or hacker specializations as they explore a Pinkwater Security space station.

via Gematsu|
#closed-beta#collectors-edition#early-access
Osiris Reborn shines in beta, but AI use stirs debate
gaming5 months ago

Osiris Reborn shines in beta, but AI use stirs debate

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn delivers a Mass Effect-inspired RPG experience with strong visuals, tight dialogue, and engaging combat in a 90-minute closed-beta slice, including space-station action and a crafting/skill system; however, developer Owlcat's use of generative AI during development raises questions about transparency and final human-made content, leaving the reviewer cautiously optimistic about the full game, due in spring 2027 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ai-in-game-development#closed-beta#gaming
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Sets Course for 2027 With Closed Beta and Expansive Crew System
technology6 months ago

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Sets Course for 2027 With Closed Beta and Expansive Crew System

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for Spring 2027 with day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate support; a Closed Beta for Xbox Series X|S runs from April 22, 2026 (available to Founders who buy Miller’s Pack or Collector’s Edition) and lets players test a full mission, recruit new crew members, and use the Exploit system where companions can assist in combat; expect gadgets like zero-G grenades, tactical scanners, and drones, with choices having lasting consequences; the game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

via Xbox Wire|
#closed-beta#companions#expanse
Once Human Gears Up for Xbox Console Closed Beta With Limited Spots
gaming6 months ago

Once Human Gears Up for Xbox Console Closed Beta With Limited Spots

Once Human is launching a limited Xbox Series X|S Closed Beta (EU/NA) from March 26 to April 8, with pre-download starting March 24; players will test the Manibus scenario in a time-limited wipe, earn a Closed Beta Pack by reaching level 20, participate via Xbox Insider Hub (controller only), and must respect non-sharing rules. Feedback channels and an official FAQ page are provided for bug reports, general input, and eligibility details.

via Xbox Wire|
#beta-rewards#closed-beta#gaming