In news we didn’t expect to see, a popular 2015 multiplayer action game is getting a PS5 release, and you’ll be able to play it soon. First launched in early access over a decade ago, Squad is a tactical first-person shooter developed by Offworld Industries and published by Secret Mode.

Multiplayer action shooter game Squad getting free PS5 alpha soon

Although Squad will launch on consoles sometime in 2027, a free alpha test is coming next week, so PS5 players don’t have to wait to get their hands on the title.

Squad’s alpha is set between October 16 and 25. Check out a console announcement trailer and FAQ video below:

Squad will feature cross-platform play when it launches on the PS5.

“Join over 10 million soldiers already serving on the front lines in Squad‘s 100-player combined-arms warfare,” a press release states. “Squad emphasizes combat realism through teamwork, tactics, and authentic warfare. A wide selection of realistic faction-specific weapons and vehicles allows players to build their own loadouts that best suit their preferred tactics.”

Squad has been a huge hit on Steam, where it currently boasts a “Very Positive” user rating based on nearly 85,000 votes.

We’ll update our readers when Squad’s PS5 release date is announced. In the meantime, you can wishlist the game on the PS Store.

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