Warhammer: Chaosbane is entering its second beta phase. This will take place exactly over the Easter holidays. Ideal for trying it out during the holidays.
What is Warhammer: Chaosbane? With Warhammer: Chaosbane, the Warhammer universe is getting an offshoot in the hack & slash genre. Unlike previous Warhammer hack & slashes, Chaosbane is set in the fantasy genre.
At the start of the first beta test in March 2019 developer BigBen Games already showcased the first gameplay. At the start of the second beta, there is a new trailer:
This is how you participate in the beta: To participate, you just need to preorder Chaosbane. This works both digitally and as a retail version:
- If you purchase Chaosbane through the Microsoft Store, the PS Store, Steam, or the official website, you will have beta access activated on your account.
- If you preordered a retail version, the seller should provide you with a beta key. You can activate this in your respective library.
Where can I get Chaosbane? If you want to preorder Chaosbane, you can do so through:
- the Microsoft Store (59.99€)
- the PS Store (59.99€)
- Steam (49.99€)
When is the beta? The second beta starts today, on April 18, 2019, and lasts until April 24. The beta can be played immediately. However, a specific time for the end has not yet been announced.
What’s included in the beta: In the beta, you can play the campaign, which varies slightly for the different playable characters. Each class is introduced differently and has its own backstory:
- The Imperial Soldier Konrad Vollen (Imperial Soldier)
- The High Elf Mage Prince Elontir (High-Elf Mage)
- The Slayer Bragi Axebiter
- The Wood Elf Scout Elessa (Wood Elf Scout)
Unlike in the first beta, all characters are now available for play. The story has been expanded a bit, there are more cutscenes and a short tutorial. Chaosbane is designed for groups of four players and supports couch co-op.
However, those who played the first phase of the beta will lose their progress. All save files will be reset. This will happen again before the game is released on June 4.
The second phase of the beta can be played on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. However, there will not be a crossplay feature.
How does Chaosbane perform? Some players expected Chaosbane to be an alternative to Diablo 4. However, the reviews for the first beta were rather mixed to poor. Players had issues with controls, settings, connectivity, and generally little enjoyment from the game. There is skepticism about whether the game is worth its hefty price.
The opinions found on reddit regarding the second beta and the game itself are rather neutral. Players are reporting bugs and errors to be fixed for the final release. They are also often inquiring about possible endgame content.
Many players who have previously played Warhammer: Vermintide 2 or have not played any Warhammer games yet are curious if the bloody and brutal world can captivate and excite them.
Are you still waiting for “your next hack & slash” in 2019?
