PlayStation Plus subscribers can play the Concord beta this weekend

thesixthaxis.com:

Sony’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Concord has  a beta test this weekend and originally it was reserved just for those who have pre-ordered the game. That has now changed and anyone with a PlayStation Plus subscription can join in the fun, although that does seem to suggest that the pre-order numbers are rather low.

“During the Early Access and Open Beta, all 16 of our launch Freegunners will be unlocked and available to play and customize,” say Firewalk. “Whether you want to snipe from afar, lock down an area, provide support for your teammates, or… just dive head-first into the fight, our roster of Freegunners has something for everyone. It’s been a minute since we’ve checked in with the Freegunners of the North Star, so we’ll also be sharing our first Vignette during our Early Access Beta and can’t wait for you to learn more about the crew and their tidy ship.”

Firewalk and Sony have big ambitions for their shooter, looking to usurp the formula laid out by Overwatch almost a decade ago. It will drop you into the shoes of the crew of the North Star, taking on high-stakes jobs that will see you facing off against other Freegunner crews. With 16 class-based characters each with contrasting abilities and gear, the parallels to Overwatch are clear, but there is a key distinction to how the game plays as some gear and gadgets will be able to have effects that persist between rounds  – traps, lane-blockers, shield barriers and more can shape an entire match between teams.

There’s also a greater emphasis on story being built directly into the game. Each week will open with a new cinematic vignette that will feed into the character building and overarching universe that Firewalk is creating, aiming to go beyond the character building of other examples of the genre.

The full launch for Concord is then set for 23rd August, both physically and digitally for £34.99 here in the UK and $39.99 / €39.99 / ¥4,480 in other regions

Source: Twitter