Wie Meteor Entertainment und das Entwicklerteam von Adhesive Games bekannt gegeben haben, startet am 26.10.2012 die Closed-Beta zu Hawken. Bis zum 29.10.2012 können Mechs-Fans den Free-to-Play-Shooter ausgiebig testen. Damit soll die Infrastruktur einem Stresstest unterzogen werden und das Gameplay wird auszubalanciert:

We're very excited to announce the first details on Closed Beta! The initial HAWKEN Closed Beta test will be held in two weeks on the weekend of October 26.

This test will have a much larger tester pool than Alpha 2 and will include participants of our previous tests. Invitations will start to appear as early as this week and can be applied to your account by logging in to PlayHawken.com and clicking "Redeem Code". This will be the first of a series of Closed Beta tests, all of which will allow you to capture footage and screenshots and share them publicly. These Closed Beta tests will lead up to Open Beta on December 12, 2012.

Got questions about HAWKEN's next test phase? We've anticipated the most common ones and answered them below!

When is Closed Beta?
Our initial Closed Beta test will take place Friday October 26 to Monday October 29. Servers will close at 11:59 PM on Monday.

I was in Alpha 2, do I automatically get Closed Beta access?
Yes! If you were one of our lucky Alpha 2 participants, you WILL be automatically included in our Closed Beta.

How do I get into Closed Beta?
Didn't make it into Alpha 2? Never fear, we'll be releasing codes for Closed Beta. Keep your eyes peeled on here on the forums, on Twitter, and Facebook for where to find these codes when they're released.

Where can I get a code?
We've given codes to a few select partners, and when we hear they're handing out codes, we'll be sure to announce it on Twitter and Facebook, as well as here on the forums.

How do I redeem my code?
Got your hands on a Closed Beta code? Congrats! Log into your account (or create one!) on the PlayHawken.com website. See on the upper right side of the navigation bar there? That little section that says "Redeem Code"? Click that and put your code in!

How do I download the Closed Beta client?
Once we're ready to release the Closed Beta client, you'll receive an email from us with a download link. You will need to uninstall the Alpha 2 client if you have it installed.

How will I know when Closed Beta is happening?
You can either watch for announcements on the forums and social channels OR check your email. We'll be sending an email to everyone who's redeemed a Closed Beta code or who was part of a previous Alpha test an email when Closed Beta is ready to go that will include a download link.

Will Closed Beta have a non-disclosure agreement?
No, you will be free to capture footage and screenshots from Closed Beta and share them publicly.

Does this mean the non-disclosure agreement on Alpha 2 is lifted?
No, the Alpha 2 non-disclosure agreement has NOT been lifted.

We look forward to seeing the HAWKEN community climbing into their mechs for Closed Beta on October 26
Ab dem 12.12.2012 soll demnach die Open Beta folgen.

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Quelle: Zur Hawken Closed Beta Anmeldung