Next week, Realm Royale will be released on PS4 and Xbox One. The Battle Royale will start with a closed beta on consoles, for which you will need a key. Registrations are now possible. Realm Royale is a Free2Play hit on PC, regarded as a fantasy alternative to Fortnite, without the building mechanics.
When is Realm Royale coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One? Next week. The exact release date is still unknown.
What about Nintendo Switch? Studio HiRez has not commented on this.
How to register for the Realm Royale beta
Where do I sign up for the closed beta? To participate in the closed beta, you need a key. You can register for this on the official Realm Royale website.
How much does Realm Royale cost? Nothing. Realm Royale is free.
What is Realm Royale? A brief explanation of the fantasy battle royale
At its core, Realm Royale is a classic Battle Royale. 100 players land on a massive island, gather weapons, and fight until only one remains, as a deadly fog closes in from the edge.
Sounds like Fortnite and PUBG? Realm Royale, however, has a special story and an unusual twist in gameplay.
Realm Royale originally stemmed from the hero shooter Paladins. Realm Royale, formerly known as Paladins: Battlegrounds was intended to be a blend of hero shooter and battle royale. The heroes from Paladins would have been playable characters there. However, the developers at Studio HiRez quickly realized that this would lead to a balance nightmare. They removed the heroes and replaced them.
Realm Royale is class-based and distinguishes itself with RPG elements: At the beginning of each match, players choose one of five classes. The classes have their own skills, which can drastically change the playstyle. There is a dynamic between the classes, similar to the rock-paper-scissors concept. The roots to Paladins are evident as players can collect weapons and skills that originate from the hero shooter.
Other features include horses, chickens, and the forge: Players can call upon a mount to explore the expansive fantasy world more quickly. There are forges scattered across the island, which are often fiercely contested, as legendary weapons can be crafted there. When a player is defeated, they first transform into a chicken, giving them a chance to escape death and be revived shortly after.
Realm Royale: Next stage of the battle royale genre, says the developer
Rory Newbrough, lead producer on the console beta release: “With a class-based combat system and cutting-edge chicken technology, Realm Royale is the next stage in the evolution of the battle royale genre. We are grateful for the millions of PC players who have already tried Realm Royale and are incredibly excited to share the game soon with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players.”
Fans have demanded a console release
According to Newbrough, the console release was especially important for the fans: “Since Realm Royale was released for PC, the three most frequently asked questions in social media have been ‘Console?’, ‘PS4?’, and ‘Xbox?’. Probably, instead of questions, one should speak of demands. We have certainly heard clearly that the community is waiting to play Realm Royale on consoles, and we are very excited to announce that the closed beta on consoles will start next week.”
Realm Royale came to PC last month: Almost 4 million players tested the new battle royale game Realm Royale in the first month of Early Access on Steam. The release was on June 5th. We previously reported at the 3 million mark about the game’s fascination:
