If you’re reading this, you’re doing it wrong. We’re all for decreasing so-called bounce rates and increasing reader retention (those of you in the business will understand), but right now the only thing on your screen should be your email inbox. Sony has confirmed that it’s currently deploying Killzone: Mercenary beta codes – and we suspect that you’ll want to check whether you’ve obtained access.
Don’t worry if you’ve missed out, because the platform holder will be opening a public beta in the very near future. “Open betas are a good way for the development team to really test the servers to make sure that they are ready for launch,” explained coordinator Alex Burrow on the PlayStation Blog. “And of course, you get to have a taste of the multiplayer mode before the game is released.” Who can argue with that?
We recently got our hands on Killzone: Mercenary’s single player campaign, and came away more smitten with it than a kitten in a Helghast helmet. You can read our thoughts through here. And don’t forget to let us know if you got beta access in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via blog.us.playstation.com]
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Nothing
Yeah, I didn't get one either.
A single tear rolls down my cheek as I check my inbox.
Nothing for me.
Starting a match right now!
@UNC5052 BOOM!
@UNC5052
First impressions are extremely positive. I played the free for all on Inlet and am about to start a match on Zenith. The multiplayer graphics still look great; probably even better than Killzone 2. The game handles well, and the map that I played was good.
@UNC5052 Awesome. Feel free to keep sharing your thoughts - I'm sure others on the site would really appreciate your feedback!
I have no code, but I had one for LBP, can't win em all sadly.
Glad the first reports are positive.
Zenith was great too! Both maps focus a lot on vertical gameplay, which adds a lot more strategy. There seems to be a lot of upgrades that you can get from the cash you earn. The beta has sold me on a preorder.
@UNC5052 Awesome news! Glad it's holding up. How's the matchmaking? Does it work like Call of Duty, where it rotates maps in a single lobby and filters new players in?
No code either though I have my "first wave" beta access from PSHome E3 >:[ which doesn't take effect until the open beta in late august! Weird.
@Sammy I think that is how it works. I normally play Battlefield and just briefly played COD BO Declassified and MW3 but the matchmaking seems to be more like COD with a host and no dedicated servers. I didn't really look at the screen between matches as I was typing my impressions here, but it seemed to be a single lobby because some of the same players were on both matches.
@get2sammyb i have a spare code if you want it.
@TOMBOY25
No me, sammy had his single player go.
Me, me, me, me, me
I'd happily take it too!
Please give me a code, i'm desperate!
@TOMBOY25 Iwould like it too please!
No luck here either. That surprises me honestly, I get an invite to practically -every- Beta Playstation has, even gotten invited to ones I never signed up for.
You must be my opposite...which would make more sense if i got the Killzone Mercenary Beta key =D
@TOMBOY25 Feel free to share with someone else in the community. Thanks for the offer, though.
...
Man i would gladly pay for a beta key. I love killzone favorite shooter all time. Sons and daughters of helghan once more...
Didn't get one, mad as hell
@TOMBOY25
Me please. I'm so desperate for a code
Not as desperate as i am...
@Jasoon
@tomboy25
lol, if you say so
Seriously though, I would like a code. Fairest way IMO would be to give it to me, jk why don't you randomly pick someone. And with randomly I mean me
Get outta here, i signed up just to attempt to get a code
@The3DSisMINE same here!
@Ringten. Thats fair... I think tomboy offered it to sammy. We just have to wait till August
@Jasoon
So did I
See, way more desperate
@Sanquine
You're right. But I'm just asking, can't hurt to ask.
Sammy told him to feel free to give it to one of us
@Ringten im desprate to! Offered a friend of mine 30 euro!
@TOMBOY25
CAN YOU GIVE IT TO ME
Are you's looking for an EU code or a US one?
Chill out, guys. It's @TOMBOY25's code - he can do with it as he pleases. Remember, the public beta will be open soon. And there's a good chance that Sony may let more people into the beta over the coming days.
Tomboy is becoming a new religion. He who gave us the beta
Soon? you mean 3 weeks...i won't make it that long Mercenaryless
@Jasoon They'll soon fly, friend!
@get2sammyb that is awesome!
Oh well got ps plus to entertain me for a while (spec ops, mafia 2 etc)
No code
No code =(... pfff.... I was playing Killzone 3 Multiplayer a lot. And Beat platinum out of Killzone HD... GRRRRRRR!!! SONY, Give me the code!!!
@get2sammyb WHY SAM, WHY DID YOU SET THE COMMUNITY ON ME?!
@TOMBOY25 okay so in all fairness @KALofKRYPTON is the longest registered member who is currently after the code so i think its fair it goes to him - Kal post your psn id and i'll send the code.
Hell, I forgot to use several accounts to increase chances =((
Is the code for EU TOMBOY? If so, Please make me your second choice if KAL doesn't respond...
@get2sammyb Ive been on for a few hours, its pretty awesome. Warzone is a ton of fun, but the controls take a little getting used to on the smaller analog sticks. I have the trigger grip on the vita which is helpful. The maps are larger than I expected. The buying of new equipment is cool too, they put certain upgrades on sale from time to time.
**Tries to stop himself from screaming**
@TOMBOY25 I'm sorry! Haha! What's it feel like being in-demand?
@get2sammyb makes me feel like a b*****d when i have to choose just one lol, but i think i used the best method, that was fair anyway.
It feels horrible being mercenaryless
"was"
KALofKRYPTON is my PSN.
Thank you so much @TOMBOY25
@KALofKRYPTON sent.
heres the beta phase info
Test Nights
1 Thur 1st August 8-10pm BST/AEST/NZST
Warzone
2 Sun 4th August 8-10pm BST/AEST/NZST Mercenary Warfare
3 Tuesday 6th August 8-10pm BST/AEST/NZST Warzone
4 Thursday 8th August 8-10pm BST/AEST/NZST Mercenary Warfare
5 Sunday 11th August 8-10pm BST/AEST/NZST Warzone
@TOMBOY25 thanks again, code works, downloading now-suffice to say, if I get a code mailed to me it's going to someone here!
Make sure it's me xD
@TOMBOY25 prime gaming time too!
Steven Ter Heide from GG is giving out codes on his twitter with 1 number/letter missing
Says more codes will be on the KZ facebook tomorrow aswell
@SuperSilverback is there really going to be more codes tomorrow?
If anyone there have a spare code can I plz have it
The KZ facebook page will be giving out more codes tomorrow. Dont know about emails.
Some d**k on the eu ps blog got a code and doesnt have a vita and he wont give it to anyone.
Thanks for the feedback. Is the facebook page killzone mercenary or just killzone?
Just the Official Killzone page. They might do it on the offical Killzone twitter aswell, not to sure on that.
@SuperSilverback
lol that's just sad @ guy who doesn't even have a vita
Thank you for the info
He probably doesn't even have a Vita, man i really hope they send out more codes tomorrow, **Adds KZ FB + Twitter to favourites***
@Jasoon Good luck, man!
@Jasoon
They are
This got out of hand quickly. o_o
What do you mean Azikira?
My first beta code! Game looks and feels good for a vita shooter, I don't like the touch screen knife technique. But overall so far this game shows CoD how multiplayer fps should be on vita. So glad a game like this is finally on the vita. Only played 4-5 games so far but really enjoying it.
Well, got in an hour or so just now.
It's nice that I'm in no way, shape or form disappointed!
We've all had high hopes for Mercenary, and on the two maps I've been playing Warzone on, those hopes are realised to excellent effect.
It looks just lovely, it feels like Killzone, sounds like Killzone and runs smoothly.
If you've played Declassified or Burning Skies then expect the same experience with the sticks, takes a few moments of getting used to, and for me, ramping up the sensitively another quarter, but the weighty feel of KZ is still apparent.
The controls on the whole are actually great, apart from melee and vanguard stuff it seems everything else has a button input. No major bugs in gameplay either, though I have 'fallen through the floor' on dying several times.
Load times are fair, respawning back in to the game is as quick as tapping your loadout-and as mentioned before, maps are a lot of fun, nice designs and just big enough for a wander but never too far from a kill.
It's a much, much nicer experience all round than COD and Resistance online-where I always felt like the game was about to break in some way. Mercenary just works as you'd want it to.
I didn't do fantastically well, but certainly got better as I played-single player is going to rock on this thing!
All in all, stay hyped, preorder, Killzone is on Vita and in fantastic style.
As I've put before, if I get a code mailed to me then I'll give it up here.
@KALofKRYPTON does it look like it runs at 30fps or 60fps?
Jeez , I didn't get anything in my mail. anyone got a spare code? my PSN: Scorcherr
@KALofKRYPTON I would like the code if you do get it , but how are the maps like?
@KAKASHl The maps are a nice mix of open spaces and tight corridors leading to different play styles.I am enjoying it.
@TOMBOY25 I'd say it's a 30 target but not locked, only really noticed a drop when getting meleed, it's certainly completely playable.
@KAKASHI as loca says, good mix of open areas and tighter spaces.
They look very good, and there's plenty of scope for different styles of play, looking forward to trying some team based games.
When do the odes roll out?
codes
PLEASE if anyone has a spare consider giving it to me PSN
ID:gabriel5201999
Me too
ID:TokyoTakeover
One thing I will say, unless you're a great shot-stay well away from the STA-14!
I'm a fantastic shot...
@KALofKRYPTON try warzone for team based play. Its a blast, although the matches tend to be a bit long for a portable.
@lvnlavitaloca Yeah, I've been playing Warzone mostly- it's really good-have my second loadout option now too, so won't totally have to commit to new stuff!
Really enjoying the game, best mp I've played for a while outside of Black Ops 2.
I didn't get one.
Hey guys, Im really desperate for a code... Im such a passionate gamer and I really want to be apart of the crowd. If you have a spare, message me at SuperROBO-1
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