Firefall by Red 5 Studios seems to have been in closed beta forever. But fear not video gamers as on July 9th 2013 Firefall will be entering its Open Beta phase allowing everyone access to this free to play MMO shooter.
If you’ve been in the closed beta and left there’s some new updates Red 5 Studios wants you to know they are making to Firefall. Cities now have power levels, help increase those power levels through missions and gain some sweet bonuses and rewards. Once there’s enough power players will be able to start to venture out into the Melding energy storm around New Eden. New battle instances let you beat back the Chosen the only way you know how, with VIOLENCE! For you lovers of shop class the crafting and progression system will continue to get updates so your Battleframe is always in tip top shape.
If you want to kick a few dollars into Firefall you can do so at the founders page here. There’s already been enough interest from gamers that all there loyalty rewards have been unlocked which means everyone gets three additional bonuses. The founders program breaks down into three tiers, Ensign, Lieutenant and Commander which are $20, $50 and $100 respectively. The more you kick in, the more bonus loot you get along with the always welcome permanent XP bonus, mmmm… delicious! Head down below to check out the Firefall Gameplay Trailer then hit up the website here and sign up so you’re ready to go July 9th 2013.
Source Link: YouTube | http://www.firefallthegame.com/
PRESS RELEASE
FIREFALL’S OPEN BETA DATE REVEALED
Final Closed Beta Roadmap Outlined
Laguna Hills, Calif. – April 18, 2013 – Red 5 Studios™ today announced that its free-to-play open world shooter, Firefall, will enter Open Beta on July 9, 2013, allowing millions of eager gamers to join the Chosen warfront and experience Firefall’s skill-based vertical combat. Red 5 also laid out Firefall’sfinal stage of Closed Beta testing and released an Open Beta FAQ to inform new players about its beta process.
Open Beta FAQ: http://www.firefallthegame.com/beta-faq
“We’re incredibly excited to be nearing what we consider to be the most important stage of Firefall’s development – Open Beta,” said James Macauley, Vice President of Development, Red 5 Studios. “For us, Open Beta isn’t a traditional ‘marketing beta’, but rather an opportunity to include many more players in our community-driven development process. We’re looking forward to welcoming these new players into the community and continuing to build an amazing game together.”
Fitting Red 5’s iterative beta process, new updates will continue to roll out leading up to Open Beta with major milestones planned for May and July. Players can look forward to a final stage of Closed Beta testing which will flesh out Firefall’s dynamic open world and deepen existing systems. Upcoming content includes:
- City Power Levels: Players will receive new bonuses and rewards in the open world by increasing the power level of major cities through local missions and encounters.
- Melding Exploration: By raising city power levels and unlocking special dropships, players will finally be able to enter and explore pockets of the deadly Melding energy storm surrounding New Eden.
- Chosen Instances: Fortifying the open world allows players to take the fight to the Chosen, driving back the hostile alien race in epic new battle instances.
- Crafting and Progression: Players will continue to see major additions to crafting and Battleframe progression (including the new UI).
Players can keep up-to-date on Firefall’s latest progress or sign-up for beta access at the new website, which just launched:http://www.firefallthegame.com. Fans who want immediate beta access and exclusive rewards can still purchase Founders Packs for a limited time at:http://beta.firefallthegame.com/founders.
About Firefall
Firefall, an upcoming free-to-play MMO shooter, is set in a unique and beautiful science fiction universe 200 years in the future. Players are part of the last remnant of humanity on Earth, fighting to survive against all odds on a hostile planet ravaged by an aggressive energy storm and under attack by a mysterious humanoid race, known as the Chosen. One of the most anticipated PC games of 2013, Firefall consists of two triple-A components that will entice shooter fans: a polished PvP combat system tuned for elite-level eSports competition and a robust open world experience designed to immerse players in a deep storyline with dynamic events and social gameplay.
About Red 5 Studios
Red 5 Studios is an online game developer located in California, founded by Mark Kern, former team lead for World of Warcraft. Red 5 Studios is dedicated to bringing together millions of gamers across the world by creating immersive worlds, intriguing stories and compelling characters. They believe that online games and persistent worlds are the future of video games. Visitwww.red5studios.com for more information.
Firefall, Red 5 Studios and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red 5 Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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