Creative Assembly’s free-to-play, team-based strategy Total War: ARENA has now achieved its Closed Alpha phase. The studio has begun to take registrations for those willing to test the Total War spin-off.
It’s purpose built for multiplayer as a real-time strategy, where 2 teams of 10 players control 3 warriors each led by ”an iconic commander from history,” with specialist skills earned through victory.
”We have spent time since the announcement evolving both the gameplay and the supporting technology, to ensure we deliver smooth online service for multiplayer gamers,” said Gabor Beressy, ARENA Project Lead. ”We are excited to say that the game is now in Closed Alpha, and we welcome feedback from players to inform the next stages of development.”
For more about this free-to-play multiplayer strategy, check out the official Total War: ARENA wiki.
Total War: ARENA features:
● Team-based strategy with epic-scale realtime battles
● Built for multiplayer RTS fans: fast-paced 10v10 battles on custom made battlefield maps, where decisive strategies, combat tactics and teamwork will decide who is victorious.
● Players control three units of warriors led by an iconic commander from history, each with their own battle style. Choose from Alexander the Great, Leonidas, Germanicus, Caesar and more.
● Deep progression: level up commanders and units to open up even more specialist skills, weaponry, armour and abilities.
● Total War’s epic scale and high quality strategy gameplay, designed purely for multiplayer.
● Play for free with option for in-game purchases to customise units and speed progression.