A total of 1,000 keys will be available for grabs for those who sign up to be among the first to join the Alpha playtest, which will bring a number of brand-new features. The ten-day Alpha will give gamers the chance to play the game for the first time after Immutable Games and Bazooka Tango worked together to bring it back to life. The playtest servers will be accessible round-the-clock.
Shardbound’s Alpha playtests will incorporate never-before-seen elements, such as a fresh focus on deckbuilding, the addition of leaderboards, and new advancement mechanics. Shardbound was founded by 20-year veterans of the gaming industry with expertise at large firms such as Riot Games and Rockstar. Additionally, gamers will be able to send out duel requests for the first time to other players.
Since Shardbound’s resuscitation was revealed at GDC, the player base has more than tripled, according to Bo Daly, founder and CEO of Bazooka Tango. “Players have been eagerly waiting for their first chance to get their hands on the game,” he added. To create a game that we and our fans can be proud of, the team worked closely with the community and put a ton of effort into the gameplay mechanics.
In Shardbound, which combines features of both classic tabletop games and online trading card games, players use their decks of cards to summon monsters, cast spells, and command the battlefield in a fantasy setting.Thanks to the joint efforts of Immutable Games and Bazooka Tango, Shardbound fans will be able to experience the game like never before with a plethora of new methods to play and win offered.
September 1, 2023, SAN MATEO, California /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated next-generation collectible strategy game, Shardbound, has officially started Alpha Pre-Registrations at Bazooka Tango, the gaming studio created by the former co-founders of Super Evil Megacorp and designers of the award-winning multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Vainglory.
The Alpha playtest will be available to registered users first starting on September 7 at 10:00 AM PDT and running until September 17 at 8:00 PM PDT.
In Shardbound, which combines features of both classic tabletop games and online trading card games, players use their decks of cards to summon monsters, cast spells, and command the battlefield in a fantasy setting.
Shardbound is redefining methodical strategic gameplay into an exciting battlefield of unpredictability with updated gameplay features that enable a variety of playing styles and new mechanics that can turn the tide on opponents, including the introduction of battlefield rally and minion management systems.
“The launch of the Shardbound Alpha playtest is a monumental milestone and another key proof point to the community that the team is listening to their feedback and delivering on promises,” said Jennifer Poulson, vice president of game partnerships for Immutable Games. Fans of Shardbound can’t wait to play the game for themselves, and we can’t either.
Visit https://www.shardbound.com/ to pre-register for Shardbound and be eligible to participate in the Alpha.