“Shadow Arena pits 40 players against each other in a ruthless fight to be the last person standing on the battlefield. Players can choose from nine playable characters in the beta, each with their own unique fighting style. To climb to the top of the pack, players must slay monsters and collect loot to upgrade their gear and gain buffs. However, impeccable skill execution and well-timed evasive tactics are critical in securing victory.”
For this leg of the test, Pearl Abyss is introducing a new bare-fist melee fight, Badal the Golden, and new modes too:
“This beta test will include a two-man mode, where a pair of players can team up to combine their skills for engaging tactical battles. There will also be a practice mode for players to learn the basics of the game and test out new tactics with all of the playable characters. In addition, players will be able to host private matches with up to 40 players for a custom game experience.”
This Steam test is set to run through March 8th, so you have a bit of time. You can check out the game yourself by picking up a (free) closed beta key and jumping right in. Console players, you’ll be waiting a bit longer; the game is slated to launch in the first half of 2020 on PC, with console coming “at a later date.”
MOP’s own Stream Team will be checking out the new standalone title this weekend this afternoon, so stay tuned, and in the meantime, check out all our coverage up to now:
