Concord: PS Plus members will be able to play the Closed Beta, when does it start and what does it include?

Even though the games-as-a-service market is saturated, Sony will fully commit to this model. One of its major projects in the pipeline is Concordthe hero shooter of Firewalk StudiosUndecided players and those just curious will be able to try it out for free very soon if they’re a PlayStation Plus member.

Previously, the development team shared the first details about the upcoming test sessions that will allow users of PlayStation 5 and PC play the multiplayer title in advance. Now, he has just shared some news that will surely excite players who were hesitant to buy it.

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PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to play the Concord Closed Beta

The closed Beta will open its doors on 12th of July and will be online until Sunday July 14so players who participate will have a weekend to enjoy the various game modes and explore the extensive cast of characters. Originally, this session was exclusive to those who reserve a copy of Concord.

Specifically, those who pre-order the video game will receive 5 codesso they can invite up to 4 friends to form a squad and compete against other teams. Remember that this online proposal presents competitive matches 5vs5PS5 users will be able to download the trial starting Thursday, July 11.

Alice Labrecquecommunications manager for Firewalk Studios, recently confirmed through a post on the official PlayStation blog that active subscribers of PS Plus will also have the opportunity to join the closed Beta that will take place on consoles and PC. This will undoubtedly motivate many to give it a try. Concord.

The private test session will include 4 maps: Freewater, Star Chamber, Water Hazard and Shock Risk; and 3 game modes: Cargo Run: Clash Point and Trophy Hunt. The good news is that it will also give access to the full roster of 16 playable charactersknown in this science fiction universe as FreegunnersPlayers will be able to customize them.

On the other hand, the Open Beta will start the July 18th and will end on July 21st. Here, all players will be able to join the action, without exception. It will include the content of the previous session, as well as a new map (Bone Mines) and an additional game mode (Area Control).

Fans who participate in both the Closed Beta and Open Beta will receive a free weapon amuleta Star Flare icon and one business cardFirewalk Studios confirmed that progress between tests will carry over, but will not be retained for the final release in August.

As previously mentioned, players will need an internet connection and a Google account. PlayStation Network to play Concord.

But tell us, do you plan to give this multiplayer title a try? Let us know in the comments.

Concord will be available exclusively for PlayStation 5 and PC starting August 23. Follow this link to read more news about it.

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