[b]Issue #2 Playtest Dates & Times[/b]
- [b]Start:[/b] Friday, May 10 at 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST / 07:00 PDT / 10:00 EDT)
- [b]End:[/b] Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 CEST (09:00 BST / 01:00 PDT / 04:00 EDT)
- [b]Recommended Matchmaking Times:[/b] Daily between 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST / 07:00 PDT / 10:00 EDT) and 18:00 CEST (17:00 BST / 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT)
[b]Issue #2 Playtest Platforms[/b]
Renegades can join the playtest for free via [b]MY.GAMES Launcher,[/b][b]Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S[/b]. [b]Xbox One[/b] players can also join the party this time around![b]Featured Content[/b]
- [b]Ranked Mode:[/b] PvP in HAWKED gets a level-up. Match up against Renegades of similar skill on the hunt, and loot your way up the ranks!
- [b]Map Changes to X-Isle:[/b] There’s an invasion going on, and the island’s changed with new POI (points of interest) to discover.
- [b]New Enemies & Encounters:[/b] Take the battle to VEKTR! Tackle new traps, solve new puzzles, and get that loot.
- [b]New Gear & Artifacts:[/b] Try out more Loadout combinations than ever before. Equip a bunch of new Gear and Artifacts, bringing all-new unique abilities to the fore. Artifacts from previous Issues can also be purchased for Hawks.
- [b]Class Cards System:[/b] Try out the newly revamped and reimagined Class system! Collect hero cards by securing different Loadouts and hone your playstyle to perfection to earn unique buffs.
- [b]New Weapons:[/b] Lock and load with new additions to your arsenal. Try out the [b]FARpoint 15, Satyr, Twin Eclipse, Solar Flare,[/b] and more at the Shooting Range and on the hunt.
- [b]Additional Contracts:[/b] Chat with Nellie to try out a variety of new challenges and see how high up the League you can climb!
- [b]Enhanced Progression:[/b] We’re testing new ways to reward you for your play and ensure you see tangible progress faster, even if you’re not the sharpest shooter on X-Isle. Look out for changes to GRAIL Loyalty, Artifact drops, and more!
[b]Playtest Rewards[/b]
GRAIL will line your pockets for exploring these brave new shores. All Playtesters will receive [b]10,000 Hawks, 750 Wonderium,[/b] and an exclusive [b]Rowdy Recon Banner[/b] on the HAWKED live server when Issue #2 lands.
[b]Feedback, Bugs & Discussion[/b]
We’ve also opened a special [url=https://discord.com/channels/1016633636579180564/1234801883143471145]Playtesters channel[/url] on our [url=https://discord.gg/hawked]Discord[/url] to discuss what’s on its way in Issue #2. Help us make HAWKED even more awesome by leaving feedback and reporting bugs as you play and discover![b]How to Download the HAWKED Issue #2 Playtest[/b]
Choose your platform, follow the instructions to set up the Playtest server, and get ready to go! [b]MY.GAMES LAUNCHER (PC)[/b]- Open MY.GAMES Launcher (download it [url=https://my.games/launcher]here[/url] if you don’t already have it installed).
- A separate launcher called ‘HAWKED – Playtest’ will be available in the sidebar. Click to download and install it.
- Play from May 10.
- Go to the HAWKED game page on Steam.
- Scroll down and find the HAWKED Issue #2 Playtest.
- Select ‘Add to Library’.
- Download and play from May 10.
- Go to the PlayStation Store.
- Select Search, and enter ‘HAWKED.’
- Select the ‘HAWKED - Issue #2 Playtest’ and add the game to your Library.
- Download and play from May 10.
- Sign in on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console and launch the Xbox Insider Hub app (install the [b]Xbox Insider Hub[/b] from the Store first if necessary).
- Navigate to Previews > HAWKED – Playtest.
- Select Join.
- Wait for the registration to complete, and you should be directed to the Store page to install it.
- Play while the Playtest is active.
