Beta

Beta headlines

• We have 200 codes to give away for The Crew 2 beta

  The Crew 2’s beta is live, letting you loose into an online-only open-world map that encompasses the entire USA.

• Sea of Thieves tips: how to start your first quest The Stash of Captain Bones

  It’s time to get your first treasure chest, but the going isn’t easy.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta back for 24 hours after server problems

  As hinted at during its difficult open beta last weekend, Dragon Ball FighterZ returns this week for another 24 hour test.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta may be extended after weekend of network errors

  The open beta currently running for Dragon Ball Fighterz may be extended after a weekend plagued with disconnects and network errors.

• GIVEAWAY! We have 5,000 keys to play Survarium's first co-op PvE mission

  First-person shooter Survarium has opened up its first PvE missions and we have free keys for you to sample it.

• GIVEAWAY! 10,000 closed beta keys for new hero shooter The Amazing Eternals

  We have loads of closed beta keys to giveaway for new competitive hero shooter The Amazing Eternals on PC.

• Ghost Recon Wildlands: Ghost War open beta pre-load starts today, watch the PvP reveal here

  The stand-alone, Ghost War open beta is available to pre-load today for both Ghost Recon: Wildlands owners and new players. A livestream premiering the PvP mode will be shown this afternoon, and you can watch it here.

• Destiny 2: Homecoming walkthrough

  Destiny 2 opens with a bang, and then some. Welcome back, Guardian.

• GIVEAWAY! We have 3,500 closed beta keys for new hero shooter The Amazing Eternals on PC

  We’re giving away keys for the The Amazing Eternals closed beta, which goes live today.

• Escape from Tarkov announces its closed beta date

  Escape from Tarkov’s closed beta will introduce new weapons, a new merchant, and the ability to insure your equipment.

• Keystone is the next game from Warframe's Digital Extremes, and you can sign up for the closed beta now

  Digital Extremes, the studio behind Warframe and The Darkness 2, has just announced their new game.

• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3 open beta kicks off later this month

  If you want to try your hand at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3 multiplayer before launch, you can now register for the open beta.

• GIVEAWAY! 2000 closed beta keys for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

  Get in on the closed beta for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on Steam.

• GIVEAWAY! 2,000 closed beta keys for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game on PC and Xbox One

  Join Gwent players on Xbox One or PC with our giveaway.

• The Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta is almost over - let's check out some action highlights

  Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare testers have pulled off some spectacular plays during the second beta weekend.

• You have an extra 24 hours to play the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta

  Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta testers can keep on shootin’.

• GIVEAWAY! 250 free closed beta keys for new RTS Dropzone

  We’re giving away 250 free beta keys for new RTS Dropzone.

• WIN! Black Desert Online closed beta keys

  We have 2,500 beta keys to give away for new MMORPG Black Desert Online.

• Quick to judge: in defence of beta tests

  Whether for technical tests, marketing or design feedback, betas are getting better and more enjoyable, says Matt Martin.