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Up for another round on X-Isle, Renegades? Get ready to play HAWKED, the upcoming online PvPvE extraction shooter game, in Closed Alpha from February 3–5.

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[h2]CLOSED ALPHA (FEBRUARY 3–5) SCHEDULE[/h2]

• Starts: February 3 at 16:00 CET / 08:00 PT
• Ends: February 5 at 10:00 CET / 02:00 PT
• Mode: Hunt (Squad)

[h2]HOW TO PLAY[/h2]

• HAWKED (Closed Alpha) is available on Windows PC via Steam.
• Click ‘Request Access’ on the HAWKED Steam page (you will receive an email when your access is confirmed — check your access status on the HAWKED game page).
• Click ‘PLAY NOW’ to download the HAWKED Launcher.
• Install HAWKED via the Launcher (pre-load available now).
• Play HAWKED on Steam on February 3! (Note: You must accept an in-game non-disclosure agreement before playing.)

[h2]NEW CHANGES[/h2]

• Hideout interface improved.
• Quality of life improvements.
• General bug fixes.
• Tutorial: Enemy difficulty is more in line with regular gameplay, and new tips have been added.

[h2]SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK[/h2]
The goal of Closed Alpha Tests is to show you the ropes in HAWKED via the Tutorial, get you familiar with the game and its world, and also nail down more areas for improvement. Your help is crucial in helping us improve the game and make it an overall great experience. Drop your feedback on Discord (DM any Community Manager to receive a role and access to a specific channel) and fill out the in-game survey prompts to let us know what you think!
[h2]THIS TEST IS UNDER A STRICT NDA[/h2]
If you want to participate in the Closed Alpha, you must adhere to a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The following actions are prohibited:

• Recording footage
• Streaming the game
• Discussing the game
• Posting on social media
• Taking screenshots
• Sharing emails/newsletters/communications about the game

Subscribe to the official HAWKED newsletter to get more of the latest news, events, special offers, and lots more like this straight to your inbox. You can also follow HAWKED on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Times and dates are target estimations and may be subject to change. Follow HAWKED social channels for up-to-date information.

So... what did ya think? Your feedback will shape the future of HAWKED, so please take a little time out to fill out the Closed Alpha survey.

Let us know what worked, what could be better, or anything else that comes to mind!

• TAKE THE SURVEY

Hawked is a new PvPvE extraction shooter that sends players off on a quest for treasure and mysterious artifacts on a strange, remote island, where they'll also have to battle aggressive monsters—and each other—in order to get away in one piece, naturally. An early access release is expected in 2023, but if you'd like to get a taste of what it's all about right now, or if you're just looking for something new to play this weekend, you can sign up for the closed alpha test that kicked off today on Steam...
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Hey Renegades! You're cordially invited to loot, fight, and escape from X-Isle in the HAWKED Closed Alpha Test, now available to play on Windows PC from November 24–28 via Steam!

To request access to the HAWKED Closed Alpha, go to the game’s Steam page and click ‘Request Access’ (access is not guaranteed). For more information about how to play HAWKED in Closed Alpha, check out the dedicated article.

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[h2]WELCOME TO CLOSED ALPHA[/h2]
HAWKED is a brand-new online PvPvE extraction shooter game coming soon to Windows PC and consoles. We want to encourage players of all experience levels, tastes, and backgrounds to jump in at this stage to help us nail the core gameplay loop, find out what’s fun, what’s missing, and what could be better.

In the Closed Alpha Test, you’ll learn the ropes in the tutorial, fight other players and NPC enemies in the Hunt mode, and get to grips with the core game mechanics and loop.

Servers will be available 24/7 while Closed Alpha is active, and the recommended matchmaking hours are between 07:00–12:00 CET / 23:00–04:00 PST. The Closed Alpha Test will end at 10:00 CET on November 28.

Be sure to fill out the in-game survey prompts to let us know what you think!
[h2]JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY![/h2]
Subscribe to the official HAWKED newsletter to get more of the latest news, events, special offers, and lots more like this straight to your inbox. You can also follow HAWKED on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

HAWKED is in Closed Alpha and remains in an active state of development. You may encounter technical issues during gameplay that will not be present in the final version of the game. If you need support with any technical issues during the Closed Alpha Test, please contact the HAWKED team on Discord.

Welcome to the party, Renegades! HAWKED is a brand-new online PvPvE extraction shooter game coming soon to PC and consoles. Read on to find out more about the game, release plans, and how you can get hands-on playtime in the Closed Alpha from November 24–28.

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[h2]FIGHT. LOOT. ESCAPE. REPEAT.[/h2]
The adventurers guild GRAIL has made the discovery of a lifetime: X-Isle, a mysterious island that harbors powerful artifacts from a lost civilization. However, GRAIL's attempts at extraction fail when the island's monstrous inhabitants attack. Enter the Renegades, treasure-hunting mercenaries with a penchant for plundering... That’s where you come in!

• FIGHT DIRTY IN PvPvE EXCURSIONS: When the chips are down, fortune favors the bad. Scavenge weapons and ammo to battle lizard-like Disciples, outwit enemies, and gun down other Renegades in an all-out hunt for X-Isle's arcane treasures.
• EXPLORE X-ISLE: This interdimensional island is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Use your trusty Traverser to run, jump, surf, zipline, and soar through an ever-evolving new world filled with mountains, jungles, and ancient temples.
• LOOT 'EM UP: Solve puzzles and dodge traps to steal treasure, then escape the island to extract it. You can use your hard-stolen haul to upgrade your gear and abilities!
• CUSTOMIZE YOUR RENEGADE: Make your mark with customizable loadouts and abilities. Wield new weapons and equipment like katanas and grappling hooks to specialize in stealth, defense, or lightning-fast looting!

Prepare to squad up, board the Riftwake to X-Isle, and land the score of a lifetime in HAWKED!
[h2]PLAY THE CLOSED ALPHA FROM NOVEMBER 24–28[/h2]
HAWKED will be available to play in Closed Alpha from November 24 at 16:00 CET / 07:00 PT until November 28 at 10:00 CET / 01:00 PT. Servers will be available 24/7 while active, and the recommended matchmaking hours are between 07:00–12:00 CET / 22:00–03:00 PT.

The Closed Alpha will only be available on PC via Steam, and players can sign up by clicking ‘Request Access’ on the HAWKED Steam page (please note that access is not guaranteed). It is also under a strict non-disclosure agreement, which you must agree to before playing.

The goal of Closed Alpha is to show you the ropes in HAWKED, familiarize you with the core game loop, and also start nailing down areas for improvement. Your help is crucial in helping us make HAWKED fun, thrilling, technically sound, and an overall great online gaming experience. That’s why we want players of all experience levels, tastes, and backgrounds to play as much as possible throughout the Closed Alpha.

Drop your feedback on Discord and fill out the in-game survey prompts to let us know what you think! For more details about the Closed Alpha experience, check out the dedicated article.



[h2]RELEASE ROADMAP[/h2]
HAWKED will launch in Early Access on PC in early 2023. Early Access will be available to players who buy a Regenade Pack, special bundles which also contain awesome in-game content – we’ll announce more details about Renegade Packs in the future.

After the Early Access phase is over, HAWKED will be free to download and play on PC. A release date for the free-to-play PC release will be announced during the Early Access phase. We’ll also have more details about the console release of HAWKED, including platforms, in a future announcement.
[h2]JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY![/h2]
Subscribe to the official HAWKED newsletter to get more of the latest news, events, special offers, and lots more like this straight to your inbox. You can also follow HAWKED on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Times and dates are target estimations and may be subject to change. Follow HAWKED social channels for up-to-date information.