Black Desert Standalone Battle Royale Game ‘Shadow Arena’ Now In Closed Beta
Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online battle-royale-mode-turned-standalone-game Shadow Arena has officially started closed beta testing on Steam earlier today.
“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.”
The CBT version will feature the debut of the ninth playable hero, Badal the Golden. “Badal is a fierce melee fighter with the ability to give himself a variety of powerful buffs in combat,” says the official press release. “Players looking for stylish bare fist combat and fantastic combos will love being able to jump in and play as Badal the Golden.”
New modes have also been added to the game including a new two-man mode and a practice mode where players can learn the basics of the game and try out new tactics using any of the nine characters. Players also now have the ability to host private custom matches with up to 40 players.
Closed beta testing will run until March 8th. The official PC launch is scheduled for the first half of 2020 and a bit later on consoles.
