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Steel Hunters Has Launched New Beta Playtest Today

Wargaming had launched a brand new Beta Playtest for Steel Hunters today, as you only have a few days to jump in and try it

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  • Wargaming launches Steel Hunters Beta Playtest, available on Steam now until February 24, 2025.
  • Steel Hunters blends Hero Shooter, Battle Royale, and Extraction mechanics in a PvPvE arena.
  • Master unique Hunters, develop tactics, and cooperate in spectacular Unreal Engine 5 battles.
  • Customize Hunters with build options, gear combos, and cosmetics to express your individual style.

Wargaming announced this morning that they have officially launched a new Beta Playtest for Steel Hunters that you can play right now. Starting today and running through February 24, you can sign up to play this test on Steam, as you get to check out the latest build of the game while the team continues to work on it. All of this is taking place during the company's Publisher Weekend 2025, which you can learn about more in the video above.

Everything Revealed During The Game Awards 2024
Credit: Wargaming

Steel Hunters

Set in a futuristic world, Steel Hunters tells the story of humanity's fight for survival following a catastrophic event. To secure a rare extraterrestrial resource called Starfall, Hunters were created. In their clash for domination, Corporations and Factions transformed Hunters into fearsome combat machines, used in the race to conquer the scarce resource across the ruins of a green but abandoned Earth.

  • A New Take on Battle Royale & Extraction: The game combines mechanics from Hero Shooters, Battle Royal and Extraction. Players engage in battles with a unique Hunter within a PvPvE arena, pursuing various objectives to level up and acquire gear, ultimately culminating in a final showdown at the extraction point.
  • Master Distinct Mechanical Giants: The fun of Steel Hunters lies in learning and mastering individual Hunters and using their ability kits and progression systems in the most effective way.
  • Tactics Over Reflexes: Unlike more traditional shooters, it's not all about short reaction time but understanding your Hunter strengths, weaknesses, abilities, cooldowns, and synergies. The maps allow for meaningful tactical choices and offer opportunities for flanking or ambushing enemies.
  • Duo Symbiosis: Cooperation is crucial to achieve victory. Whether you're playing with a friend or matched with another Hunter, combining tactics and abilities with your duo partner is what will make the difference in the Hunting Grounds.
  • Spectacular Grounded Gameplay: Built on the Unreal Engine 5, the game immerses the player in a highly realistic world and delivers a strong power fantasy, thanks to spectacular battle mechs. The destructible environment on the map reinforces this, while also allowing for more tactical gameplay.
  • High Level of Customization: Players can customize their Hunters with distinct build options, allowing them to create unique gear combinations. Additionally, collectibles and cosmetics offer opportunities to express personal style and individuality.

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