Shardbound Open Beta Launches
Shardbound, the eagerly anticipated multiplayer collectible tactics game, is set to debut its open beta on June 27th, available to all via the Epic Games Store. Following a positive community response to its recent tweet, developers are committed to bringing their web3 title to a broader audience.
The open beta promises an enhanced gaming experience with updated features and gameplay improvements. Players can look forward to upgraded art for Characters, Spells, Relics, and Equipment, alongside refined gameplay mechanics, matchmaking enhancements, and an improved user interface.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
More About Shardbound
Shardbound is a free-to-play strategic card-based game set on hexagonal maps, where players engage in 1v1 turn-based battles. Gameplay involves strategically placing cards that transform into 3D units and maneuvering them across the battlefield.
Bazooka Tango, founded by former Vainglory creators Bo Daly and Stephan Sherman, is the indie game studio developing Shardbound, published by Immutable. Victory in Shardbound is achieved by either defeating the opposing movable commander or accumulating 10 Victory Points.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
Victory Crystals and Points
Each match features three Victory Crystals critical for scoring Victory Points. Players earn 1 Victory Point upon hitting a Victory Crystal; destroying one awards 2 points and 2 bonus Mana Gems. These Mana Gems are essential for summoning units, casting spells, and executing strategic actions.
Accumulating Victory Points from units or commanders requires waiting a full turn cycle. If an opponent eliminates the unit holding Victory Points, they can seize these points, adding a tactical challenge.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
Deck and Card Types
Shardbound decks include 5 distinct card types: Commander, Relic, Minion, Spell, and Equipment. Each deck must feature a Commander and Relic, with the latter enhancing the Commander’s abilities.
Commanders and Minions belong to one of 5 factions, each represented by a unique color. Commanders start on opposite sides, while Minions are strategically summoned. Terrain affects battles, offering tactical advantages.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
What’s New in the Beta Release
Shardbound's beta release introduces strategic battles on hexagonal fields, expanding from its Exclusive Beta phase. Updates include expanded card and pack options, upgraded art, improved gameplay mechanics, matchmaking, and UI/UX design.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
Faction Battle Passes and Quests
Players engage in Faction Battle Passes with quests for earning faction cards through daily, weekly, and periodic challenges. Progress unlocks XP, new levels, cards, and Royal Marks for in-game purchases. Card Upgrades allow enhancing stats using duplicate copies.
Shardbound Open Beta Launches
Pre-registration Benefits
Pre-registering on Shardbound’s website via email or Immutable Passport grants instant access at launch. Early registrants receive an exclusive playable card during the open beta’s first week, offering a strategic advantage.
As the countdown begins to its June 27th open beta launch, Shardbound promises an engaging experience for new and returning players alike on the Epic Games Store platform, setting the stage for competitive strategic gameplay.
