Hi-Rez Studios, behind titles such as Smite and Tribes: Ascend has just launched a brand new shooter.
Rogue Company is a third-person shooter which has just been released into a paid beta. This title has been developed by a new team at Hi-Rez, named First Watch Games.
What Can We Expect from Rogue Company?
From the launch and gameplay trailers, Rogue Company is a stylish, action-packed shooter with an “action movie flair”. This is a tactical shooter game which lets players suit up as an elite agent of the Rogue Company to take down bad guys and save the world.
Stew Chisam, president of Hi-Rez Studios said they were looking to create a game which contained all the ingredients of great shooter games while still offering something different. He described it as “instantly familiar yet refreshing and unique”.
Rogue Company has a few different multiplayer modes so far. The first one is Extraction which is a 4v4 mode where one team has to hack an objective and the other team has to defend it. Another multiplayer mode is the 2v2 mode called Wingman but there aren’t many details on that so far. We imagine more modes will be added in time.
Three Different Versions Available
You can now purchase the early access version of Rogue Company on the Epic Games Store. While this will potentially be a free-to-play title when it’s finally released, there are three different versions you can purchase today.
- Starter Founder’s Pack – $14.99 (€14.99 / £11.99)
- Standard Founder’s Pack – $29.99 (€29.99 / £24.99)
- Ultimate Founder’s Pack – $59.99 (€59.99 / £49.99)
As well as gaining early access to this game, purchasing one of the packs will get you a range of different goodies including extra playable characters, emotes, outfits and other cosmetics.
All of the Founder’s Packs give players:
- Early access to Rogue Company
- Six core Rogues to choose from: Dima, Dallas, Ronin, Anvil, Trench and Saint
- Squad Unlocked – 2 bonus Founder’s Pack Rogues: Phantom and Chaac
- Rare Founder Spray
- Epic Superstar Dance Emote
- Rare Speed Demon Ronin Outfit
- Epic Solar Flare Weapon Wrap
The Standard Founder’s Pack also includes:
- Six additional Rogues including Chaac, Dahlia, Gl1tch, Lancer, Phantom, Scorch, Talon, and Vy
- Rare Extermination Chaac Outfit.
If you want the complete Rogue Company experience, the Ultimate Founder’s Pack also includes:
- Exclusive outfits
- Emotes
- Sprays
- 1500 Rogue Bucks to spend in-game
During the beta, First Watch Games will be testing “everything from core gameplay to server functionality over the next few weeks and months”. You can learn a little more about the closed beta through their recently released video below.
Available Across Platforms
Rogue Company is available for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One and will feature full cross-play functionality for those who like to switch platforms, or play with people across different platforms.
Chris Larson, Executive Producer said: “We’re proud to be launching across four platforms on the same day – a first for Hi-Rez Studios. From day one, we’re bringing together a huge community of cross-platform gunslingers and delivering an ever-growing roster of mercenaries, game modes, weapons and gadgets”.
Lead game designer, Scott Lussier said: “From today, players will be able to play Rogue Company with their friends, regardless of platform. Whether playing on Switch, PC, PS4 or Xbox One, gamers will enjoy the same intense third-person action at a minimum 60 fps”.
What do you think of the launch and gameplay trailers? Do you think you’ll purchase the closed beta or will you wait until the final release? Let us know in the comments.