Extraction shooter Hawked starts open beta on August 3

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My.Games, a European publisher and developer, has announced that its extraction shooter Hawked will enter open beta from August 3-17.

The game is available for free on PC via Steam and the MGLauncher, with a console and PC cross-play open beta also planned, with more details to be announced later.

In Hawked, teams of three players compete to secure and extract artifacts from a remote island called X-Isle. Players must fight monsters, other players, solve puzzles and avoid traps to collect the artifacts and be the first team to successfully extract them from the island. It has a cartoonish art style and is reminiscent of Fortnite and Tomb Raider.

The game offers extensive character customization, with a huge range of clothing, hairstyles, and colors to visually customize the characters. Players can also mix and match artifacts, gear, and boosters to create their ultimate treasure hunter and tailor their gameplay to their preferred style. I tried to play a demo but had a technical problem so I watched others play instead.

Artifacts can be equipped once found on the island and provide passive bonuses such as the ability to turn into a bush while crouching or provide a sixth sense to nearby enemies. Hawked currently has 21 artifact types and 14 gear types, providing a wide range of customization options and playstyles.

The developers said that X-Isle has a huge dynamic map, with each session challenging players to compete in different parts of the island. The game's treasures and artifacts are hidden in trapped temples and ruins everywhere, requiring players to solve puzzles to unlock them. Over time, X-Isle will evolve through updates, limited-time events, and seasonal launches.

My.Games, which moved from Russia to Amsterdam, has a large team of developers working together around the world and develops games for mobile, PC and console platforms. Its games include War Robots, Hustle Castle, Rush Royale, Left to Survive and many more.

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