Developer Psyonix in collaboration with publisher Square Enix, have today announced that their free-to-play team-based competitive online game, Nosgoth, will enter its Open Beta phase from next week. Kicking-off from January 22nd at 5AM AEDT, this test will give players a sample of what will be available in the final release.
Psyonix and Square Enix describe Nosgoth as being a “fast paced and intense” game that features two opposing factions with noticeably different gameplay mechanics, making each race more than just a simple aesthetic change.
The Humans primarily rely on ranged attacks and are most effective when staying together as group. Humans win through attrition, by wearing down the vampires at range and healing at various supply stations around the map. Armed with weapons from a repeating crossbow, to the ability to blind enemies with Sunlight Vial, being ranged fighters doesn’t always mean they can’t adapt to any position on the battlefield. On the other hand, Vampires are focused on melee attacks which rely on speed and agility to attack their foes. With mobility including scaling buildings and a flying class, the Vampires fight best solo in coordinated attacks with team mates and recover health by feeding off the Humans.
Corey Davis | Game Director for Nosgoth
Thanks to our highly dedicated and very passionate community, we’ve had an amazing journey so far. Our goal for the Open Beta is to deliver a fun and engrossing metagame and we realize that working closely with our community is the best way for us to balance and deepen the experience going forward. We are thrilled to see what the future brings!
