Overview
- The free open beta requires no registration and will be available on PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store with pre-downloads opening two hours before servers go live.
- The test will include 15 of the game's 20 launch characters, with Blade making his first publicly playable appearance among heroes such as Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine.
- Players can try ranked and casual online matches, practice and Versus modes for local play, an explorable open lobby with social features, and the first three chapters of Episode Mode.
- Arc System Works says the beta reflects the full localization planned at launch and incorporates gameplay changes made after closed beta feedback to refine balance and accessibility.
- The open beta acts as a final public preview ahead of the full PS5 and PC launch on August 6 and gives players a chance to test matchmaking, competitive systems, and the story presentation before release.