Console players will soon be able to dive into the battle of the gods with Hand of the Gods: SMITE Tactics. The turn-based strategy game comes from Hi-Rez and is now entering closed alpha on PS4 and Xbox One.
Hand of the Gods (HotG) is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game that falls into the collectible card game genre. Titles like Hearthstone or Yu-Gi-Oh belong to the same genre.
However, Hand of the Gods is not just a card game; it also features a chess-like game board. You take on the role of a god like Zeus and build an army of mystical monsters and under-gods with a deck of cards. You send this army onto the game board and wage war against another god.
In the announcement trailer below for PS4 and Xbox One, you can get an idea of Hand of the Gods.
Hand of the Gods: SMITE Tactics – PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – Trailer
Registrations for the Closed Alpha of HotG on PS4 and Xbox One are now possible
Hand of the Gods has been in open beta for PC since July 2017. Now in August, Hi-Rez Studio is following up directly with the closed alpha for consoles.
You can now register for the closed alpha of Hand of the Gods on PS4 and Xbox One.
- Register here for the Closed Alpha of Hand of the Gods on Xbox One
- Register here for the Closed Alpha of Hand of the Gods on PlayStation 4
Hand of the Gods will have the same status on consoles as it currently does on PC when registering.
“We have created a mix of action and strategy with great visuals”
Scott Lussier is the lead designer of Hand of the Gods. In a press release, he announced that with the help of the community, a unique blend of action and strategy with great visuals has been created. This sets Hand of the Gods apart from other games in the genre.
The team is now ready for further testing on consoles and wants to invite players to accompany Hand of the Gods on its way to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
If you want to test Hand of the Gods and meet the developers, you have the opportunity at Gamescom 2017. Hand of the Gods will be present in the exhibition area with a live demo in just two weeks. You can also get codes for the closed alpha here and collect plenty of prizes.
You can find a detailed preview report of the open beta for PC here: Preview Test from the Open Beta – Gods Action Chess
