HAWKED News

Grab your Traverser, it’s time for another looting spree. HAWKED is now available to play for free on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in a Crossplay Open Beta until September 4!

Whether you’re a returning player or it’s your first time in X-Isle, there’s a whole weekend of hunting ahead of you, so let’s dive right in!

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PLAY HAWKED ON CONSOLE OR PC

Join your friends with crossplay matchmaking across PC, PS4, and PS5 for extraction shooter mayhem, treasure hunting, and to discover the long-lost secrets of X-Isle.

You can immerse yourself through PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller. Feel every close shave and fierce firefight through haptic feedback (adaptive triggers support will be implemented in the future).

• CROSSPLAY OPEN BETA ENDS: Monday, September 4 at 10:00 CEST / 09:00 BST / 03:00 PDT / 05:00 CDT / 06:00 EDT

Servers are live 24/7 throughout Open Beta, so play and loot as much as you can! If you’re playing on PC, download HAWKED via MGLauncher on the official website or click ‘Request Access’ on Steam to get instant free Open Beta access. Console players can find the game in the PlayStation Store. Don’t forget to add HAWKED to your wishlist to follow the latest news and updates!

FREE RENEGADE PASS #0

Good news, Renegades! The Renegade Pass is back and free to claim and progress through in-game. Cosmetic rewards from the previous Open Beta are back for PlayStation players to earn, and are here to stay for good. Continue to grow your fashion collection on PC, or start stocking up your wardrobe if you’re new to the Renegade racket on PlayStation.

But wait, there’s more! Progressing your free Renegade Pass is quick as lightning for Renegades new and old on PS4, PS5, and PC with a bonus boost active throughout the Crossplay Open Beta. Play to earn sweet cosmetics like Weapon Patterns, Renegade Outfits, Color Schemes, and Renegade Gear.



Cross-progression between PC and PlayStation 4 and 5 is not available.

TWITCH DROPS RETURN

Don’t miss out on a second chance at Twitch Drops. Tune in to HAWKED Content Creators and rack up enough viewing time to earn sweet loot before they’re gone forever: 

• Space Purple (Color Scheme): Lay claim to a new galactic Color Scheme for your Renegade.
• Dead Drop (Weapon Pattern): Get the drop on enemies with this deadly new Weapon Pattern.

Don’t forget to claim rewards in your Twitch Drops Inventory to receive them in-game. Just like other cosmetic rewards, any Twitch Drops earned will be available throughout Open Beta and into the full release of HAWKED.

JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY

Never miss a beat, event, or special offer by subscribing to the official HAWKED newsletter and getting all the hot intel straight to your inbox. 

Join our official Discord to stay in the loop with a dash of social comradery. Whether you’re looking for a plunder partner or just a place to chill after a round of shoot and looting, it’s the pulse of our growing community of Renegades!

Also, follow HAWKED on all the socials, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

HAWKED is in active development, and your playtime and feedback in the Crossplay Open Beta will be used to improve the overall gameplay experience. All progress made in the Crossplay Open Beta will be reset in the release version of the game (except for Renegade Pass rewards, subscription rewards, and Twitch Drops).

New to HAWKED on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, or looking to continue your treasure hunt on PC? Play the Crossplay Open Beta to claim exclusive in-game rewards with the free Renegade Pass #0, available in-game from August 31 until September 4. Play to progress and unlock 20 tiers of stylish weapon patterns, gear, and Renegade Outfits!

With the Crossplay Open Beta being short and sweet, your progression will be boosted across all platforms. Progress will also carry over from Open Beta on PC (cross-progression across platforms is not available).
 
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RENEGADE PASS REWARDS

Whether you’re new to the party or a seasoned reveler, there’s a style for everyone with up to 20 rewards up for grabs!

Hit the dance floor with:

• Party Disco (Hoverboard): Ride out on the LED tile floor style ‘70s dreams were made of. 
• Party Pack (Backpack): Take the party where the loot is with this backpack appearance (complete with portable disco ball).
• Queen Maxine (Color Scheme): The color scheme that works with everything. It’s iconic. It’s timeless. It’s pink.

If that’s you in the corner, we’ve got you covered:

• Shadow (Renegade Outfit): Bring alternative techno beat to the island.
• Schematic (Weapon Pattern): Dark and dazzling, the party planner’s weapon pattern of choice.
• Ninja Classic (Renegade Outfit): Roll up late or roll up early, they’ll never see you coming!
• Chess Night (Color Scheme): Paints it black. Seriously, this color scheme paints it all black.

For those who would rather take to the skies:

• Airwoman (Renegade Outfit): When the party’s up in the air, you’ll find the Airwoman there.
• Constellations (Backpack): Take the night sky with you wherever you go with this star-dazzled backpack.
• Party Star (Hoverboard): Light up the sky as you zoom by with this snazzy design.
• Motherboard (Weapon Pattern): Eclipse the arena with this dark night wash weapon paint.

If you’re just here for the loot, cut right to the chase:

• John Akos (Color Scheme): Stand out from the crowd with a flash of green and a dash of contrast.
• Tinkerer (Traverser): Give your gear that extra edge.
• Dirty Graffiti (Weapon Pattern): A weapon pattern that says what it does on the tin. Cornered by a Disciple? Boom! Found whoever stole the loot? Boom! Teammate needs covering? … Boom!

The Renegade Pass #0 is available in-game from August 31 all throughout the Crossplay Open Beta until September 4, and once the rewards are yours, they’re yours to keep permanently!

As HAWKED comes to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with the Crossplay Open Beta, we want to make sure our new console-based Renegades don’t miss out on any loot. From August 31 ‘til September 4, you can tune in to Drop-enabled Twitch streams for another chance to earn exclusive cosmetics via Twitch Drops!

Paint your gear the colors of the galaxy with the Space Purple Color Scheme for Outfits, and get the drop on your enemies with the Dead Drop Weapon Pattern!

Tune in to streams hosted by HAWKED content creators from August 31 until September 4, accumulate enough viewing time, and claim your rewards!
[h2]How to link your account and claim Twitch Drops[/h2]
To claim your items, first link your HAWKED account with your Twitch account:

• Log in here (using your Steam, MGLauncher, or PlayStation account).
• Make sure to log in with your correct account depending on the platform you use. If you register a new account, rewards will automatically be assigned to that account.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch’, and make sure you confirm the connection.

When you’ve racked up enough viewing time, claim your loot from your Twitch Drops Inventory to receive it in-game. Any Twitch Drops earned will be available throughout the Crossplay Open Beta and into the full release of HAWKED. 

Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the streamers you enjoy!

HAWKED is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 alongside PC in Crossplay Open Beta. Grab your pals for a weekend of cross-platform plundering from August 31 to September 4!

Preload today on PlayStation Store, MGLauncher, and Steam and play HAWKED for free on PS4, PS5, or PC from August 31. There’s also another opportunity to earn exclusive rewards from the free Renegade Pass #0, plus Twitch Drops!

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[h2]CROSSPLAY OPEN BETA[/h2]
Immerse yourself in X-Isle through PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, as you feel every close shave and fierce firefight through haptic feedback (adaptive triggers support will be implemented in the future).

Renegade Pass progression on PS4, PS5, and PC is also quick as lightning with a bonus boost!

Cross-progression between PC and PlayStation 4 and 5 is not available.
[h2]FREE RENEGADE PASS[/h2]
Remember, cosmetic rewards earned through the Renegade Pass are available forever and will be available to customize your Renegade once HAWKED launches!

[h2]TWITCH DROPS RETURN[/h2]

• Space Purple (Color Scheme): Lay claim to a new galactic Color Scheme for your Renegade.
• Dead Drop (Weapon Pattern): Get the drop on enemies with this deadly new Weapon Pattern.

Simply rack up enough viewing time, then claim this loot from your Twitch Drops Inventory to receive it in-game. Any Twitch Drops earned will be available throughout Open Beta and into the full release of HAWKED.
[h2]JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY![/h2]
Also, follow HAWKED on all the socials, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

Crossplay Open Beta starts August 31, with HAWKED available to preload now on all supported platforms. Save the dates and see you on the Riftwake!

Hey Renegades! We hope you enjoyed the last two weeks of adventuring on X-Isle. Friends have been made, Artifacts have been extracted, and cool swag has been nabbed. 

That said, like all good things, the Open Beta must come to an end as we focus on improvements ahead of the next phase: Crossplay Open Beta, coming soon to PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Add HAWKED to your Steam Wishlist for more news as we have it!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1955960/HAWKED/

We’d like to take this chance to thank you for playing! We’re currently poring over each and every one of your surveys to ensure we meet your expectations, address your feedback, and make an awesome extraction shooter. We already launched a few patches throughout Open Beta, tweaking bots here and squashing bugs there. We’re excited to share more improvements based on your feedback and suggestions soon!

Rest assured we’ve kept a record of your Renegade Pass #0 progress and you can continue right where you left off in the Crossplay Open Beta. You’ll keep all the rewards you’ve collected so far, including any Twitch Drops and newsletter rewards.

We’ll try our best to keep your Riftwake quarters tidy for when you’re next back. In the meantime, stay in touch and meet fellow Renegades by joining us on Discord.



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Right, now we’re off back to the Riftwake for more tinkering. Watch this space for updates, and don’t forget…

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