2024-10-17 18:00:59| Engadget
2K and developer 31st Union just unveiled Project: Ethos, a free-to-play 3rd-person hero shooter. Its entering a crowded and fraught marketplace, but the publisher says this is an exciting evolution of the genre.
That evolution seems to take the form of some light roguelike mechanics. The playable characters evolve throughout each match, via semi-randomized upgrades unique to each hero. The publisher gives an example of evolving a sniper into a close-range skirmisher or a support role into a powerful lone wolf.
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The abilities, stakes and challenges change from match to match and players can eventually unlock powerful Augments to further enhance runs. It remains to be seen if these mechanics can set it apart from the pack, but you can find that out for yourself. Theres a community playtest going on right now.
Players can test out the games signature Trials mode, which is an ongoing, persistent fight or check out the Gauntlet. This is your standard head-to-head tournament mode, with teams and brackets.
This community playtest goes until October 20 in the US, Canada, Mexico and much of Europe. There is a fairly annoying hurdle to jump through to access the early build. You have to complete a Twitch Drop and stream 30 minutes of content from one of 2Ks partner creators. Theres no information yet regarding an actual release date for people who dont want to sit through a 30-minute stream.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/2k-games-wades-into-risky-waters-and-announces-a-free-to-play-hero-shooter-160059725.html?src=rss
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