In case you missed the earlier news, BioWare has cancelled the Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer beta. Potential participants signed up for the beta a while ago, but a confirmed starting date never came. The cancellation came as a bit of a surprise, but with the full release now only a few weeks away, we suppose that it makes some degree of sense.
Offering an explanation on Twitter, producer Fernando Melo writes "Sorry we won't have MPTT (Multiplayer Tech Test). I know many were looking forward to it (as were we). Long story but right decision for how close we are to live." In other words, as hinted above, the launch date is getting a little close for the studio to go ahead with the beta. It's unclear why it couldn't have been pushed out sooner, but BioWare must have its reasons.
Melo goes on to reassure fans that the title's co-op component will be worth the wait. "Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer has had the most extensive user testing we've ever done. Plus GameChangers program. And retail console closed alpha earlier in new year," he adds, before revealing a screenshot of the multiplayer character selection screen, which we've embedded below.
Are you unhappy that the beta has been cast aside, or are you just looking forward to the full game? Select a class in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com]
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As I commented in the previous article, they said something a little different (and a lot more cocky) to PC Gamer:
"Our team worked extremely hard building, testing, and balancing multiplayer, and we ultimately determined that a tech test would not be necessary."
Basically saying they don't feel the need to do a massive beta because their in house testing was "good enough". How many times has THAT gone over well at launch? Spoiler: never.
Awww. Was looking forward to the Beta. Oh well.
I don't play much online MP, but I was just looking forward to getting to play this in any way possible. That said, the game will be here soon enough so I can deal with it.
Who the hell said I wanted Mass Effect for multiplayer anyways? I'm sure it'll be fun and I'll use it in spurts, but I'll be too focused on the campaign for the most part.
@JesWood13 To be fair, Mass Effect 3's multiplayer was apparently a huge success for BioWare, so it was always going to come back. They tried something in Dragon Age: Inquisition as well, but it didn't quite catch on.
You're not alone, though, I imagine most people won't be interested.
@JesWood13 Couldn't agree more!
Im curious as to the co-op component, Im guessing its not story coop but more akin to some missionbased survival thing?
It wasn't offered for those who preordered right?
I'm a lone wolf so couldn't care less really, looking forward to playing it after I finish Horizon Zero Dawn and Ghost Recon Wildlands
@RedMageLanakyn I often wonder how much difference so called beta tests make to the final version anyway. These days they seem to be used as a sales tactic in place of demos to generate excitement within the community a couple of weeks prior to launch.
@kyleforrester87 I agree with that, which makes it even more puzzling why they would cancel it. Wouldn't you WANT to generate more buzz surrounding your game a couple weeks before launch, especially one that has a lot of people on the fence based on the last game?
Even if it isn't fully representative of the campaign, it would've at least given people an opportunity to test out the combat and abilities.
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