All articles tagged with #open beta
Surume Koubou has launched an open beta for the high-speed mech shooter Omega Phenex: Project Six on PC via Steam, letting players tackle the first five missions ahead of a 2027 release; the game features the fast mech Icarus, switchable third-person and cockpit views, a fully voiced narrative, deep mech customization, and a creator-friendly beta whose saves won’t carry over to the full game.
In the Invincible Vs Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at 1080p, PS5 shows higher input lag (about 60.36ms or 3.62 frames) than the Xbox Series X (47.97ms, 2.88 frames) and Series S (48.45ms, 2.91 frames); PC beta is unavailable, so the gap is small and players can pick based on preference. The beta runs with 10 of 18 characters, with Universa and The Immortal as DLC and two additional fighters planned for Fall/Winter 2026.
Kiln, Double Fine's competitive multiplayer pottery game tied to Xbox Game Pass, is available in an open beta on Steam for PC players ahead of its full launch on April 23, 2026. The preview lets players try 4v4 matches, crafting pots before unleashing them in battle; progress likely won't carry over to the final release, and participants will receive a Participation Trophy when Kiln launches, with achievements coming later.
Kiln’s Open Beta Throwdown is live on Steam through April 11, letting players sample Double Fine’s online pottery brawler ahead of the April 23 launch on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Game Pass; players craft pots on a wheel, customize with tools and attacks while battling online, with Double Fine sharing their favorite ‘pot-sona’ designs for inspiration and pre-orders offering Standard and Fired Up editions plus the Warrior-Artist Decoration Pack.
Invincible VS Open Beta runs April 9–11 on consoles with a 10-character roster and three modes (Tutorial, Practice, Ranked); players can unlock a special Omni-Man Omni-beard skin, and the top 20 ranked players by beta end will be credited at launch on April 30, when the game releases on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Conquest is revealed as the final launch fighter for Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game from Skybound Games and Quarter Up; Universa and the Immortal will be the first two DLC characters arriving this summer, with more to follow. An open beta runs from April 9–11 featuring 10 playable fighters, six arenas, and a bonus Omni-Man skin, ahead of the game’s April 30 launch on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Kiln, Double Fine's online multiplayer pottery brawler, launches April 23 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. An open Steam beta runs April 9–11. The game centers on 4v4 matches where players shape pottery on a wheel, with vessel size affecting stats and abilities, decorate with glazes, and race to quench the enemy kiln while destroying opponents’ pots. There’s no in-game voice chat at release; players can squad up via Xbox social features. Pre-orders unlock a Fired Up edition with extra cosmetics and currency. Field notes from Day of the Devs highlight the game’s approachable entry and high creative ceiling, with maps and gimmicks shaping chaotic battles.
Allen the Alien is added to Invincible VS’s 18-character launch roster; an open beta for PS5 and Xbox Series runs April 9–11 and features 10 playable fighters and six arenas, ahead of the game’s April 30 release on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam/Microsoft Store).
Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity introduces a turn-based mode in an open beta starting November 5th, drawing on lessons from Deadfire, with options to switch combat modes, improved mechanics, and ongoing updates before a full release.
Arc Raiders, a popular extraction shooter by Embark, is ending its open beta on October 19 and will officially launch on October 30, with the game attracting a large player base during the beta and set for a strong release despite competition from Bungie's Marathon, which has been delayed.
Battlefield 6's servers are expected to be ready for its October 10 launch, with the open beta helping gauge interest, and the game will feature ongoing updates and a new battle royale mode later in October.
The article promotes claiming an early access code for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta, providing redemption instructions and highlighting the game's futuristic setting and storyline involving elite military operations.,
Embark Studios has announced a public 'Server Slam' open beta for ARC Raiders, running from October 17-19 across Xbox, PC, and PS5, offering players a final chance to try the game before its official release on October 30. The beta aims to stress test servers and gather feedback, with progress not carrying over to the full game. Pre-orders are now available, and participants can unlock exclusive cosmetics.
The Battlefield 6 development team focused on optimizing the game to run well across a wide range of hardware, including minimum specs, to ensure accessibility during the open beta, with plans for further testing before the full release on October 10.
Battlefield 6's open beta achieved notable success, topping Steam charts in North America and outperforming Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation and Xbox during the week ending August 16, 2025, according to Circana's tracker.