Indian game developer SuperGaming has announced that the open beta for its mobile multiplayer game Indus Battle Royale is live.
The game is an Indo-futuristic take on the genre featuring a next gen tactical experience, a unique Cosmium win condition, wide variety of avatars, deep lore and immersive graphics. The game can be played in both first and third person perspectives.
To join the open beta testing, Android users can download the game from Play Store. The iOS users need to download the Testflight app from the App Store. Once that is installed, the beta version of the game can be installed on the device.
A feature that’s available with the open beta is the grudge system which introduces revenge as a gameplay mechanism. The grudge system comes into play when a player is eliminated by another player during a match; they are given an option to declare a grudge against their slayer. By doing so, the system preferentially puts the two players together in future matches, creating an opportunity for redemption and payback. Successfully eliminating the player who previously defeated them will earn players rewards, including exclusive cosmetics and other in-game goodies.
Sharing his excitement on the open beta announcement, SuperGaming co-founder and CEO Roby John expressed, “With the launch of the open beta for Indus Battle Royale, we are looking forward to welcoming a broader audience to experience the game. This phase is a vital part of our development as it allows us to gather feedback from a wider player base beyond our closed beta group. Players and community play an active role in shaping the future of Indus. With the open beta, we have also introduced our latest feature grudge, which brings an innovative twist to the gameplay and we can’t wait for our players to engage with it. Our aim is to deliver a world-class gaming experience, built by its community for its community.”
According to SuperGaming, the game has amassed over 12 million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store. The game is available for pre-order on iOS via the App Store.
Additionally, SuperGaming is introducing a limited-period pre-launch battle pass for the game, priced at 150 Indus Credits, one of the in-game currencies. This pass offers players exclusive rewards, including the legendary avatar Heena, inspired by real-life athlete Heena Sidhu, as well as skins for players’ vehicles and weapons.
SuperGaming has introduced Indus Insiders 2 program, an initiative for content creators to collaborate with the game’s development team to create content centred around the game and connect with the game’s community. Select creators will receive in game rewards, invitation to events, early access to updates and direct communication channels with the game’s developers.