The Battle of, errr… Battle Royale Games continues.  There is no letup on which game is the king of Battle Royale Games as it looks like it is where the money is right now for online shooter games. Now, another big name in the video game industry, Ubisoft, is throwing its hat in the ring with the announcement of "Hyper Scape" last 2 July. In fact, when it was announced, it went to the top of the charts in Twitch, the online gaming streaming platform now owned by Amazon.

In Hyper Scape, you get to play in map place called “Neo Arcadia” as explained briefly in its introduction:

Fight your way through the unique districts of Neo Arcadia, a virtual city featuring imposing landmarks that bring verticality to the next level. Engage in high-stakes combat as you explore its streets, interiors, and rooftops.

In order to win a battle royale in “Hyper Scape”, there are two options: 1) be the last man/woman standing; and 2) capture the Crown which appears near the end of the match and hold it long enough to win the game for your squad.  That should liven things up as players realise there is more than one way of winning the game.

Now, you can try your hands on it as the game is now in Open Beta:

Welcome back to the Hyper Scape, Contender! We appreciate all the excitement and passion you shared with us during the Technical Test. While we know some were not able to participate, the doors to the Hub are now open to PC players in even more countries! And with new players, comes new features for even more action-packed gameplay.

NEW WEAPONS DEPLOYED

First, Prisma Dimensions has deployed the HARPY throughout Neo Arcadia. The Harpy is an SMG-based weapon that excels in close-to-mid-quarters combat. Use it to your advantage to quickly eliminate any opponents who are bringing the pressure.

Your weapon arsenal isn’t the only thing that has been upgraded. You will now also find the SHOCKWAVE HACK. Shockwave is a powerful AOE blast that can be used to push away rival Contenders and give you some extra breathing room while you secure the Crown.

NEW STREAMING FEATURES

The Hyper Scape CROWNCAST is also being upgraded! Our Twitch extension experience will now include two new features and a new way to shake up matches-in-progress:

• You can now progress your Battle Pass by watching a streamer with CrownCast activated for up to 2 tiers a day.
• Streamers can now directly (and easily) invite their viewers into their squad!
• A new event has been added—Haste—that increases the game’s speed for all Contenders.

FOUR GAME MODES IN THE OPEN BETA

Additionally, the Open Beta will feature four game modes. CROWN RUSH SQUAD is returning with a permanent CROWN RUSH SOLO mode. Crown Rush Solo has the same showdown rules as the Squad variation, except everyone is fighting for themselves. There will also be two additional Limited Time Modes to discover soon: HACK RUNNER SQUAD, and TURBO MODE SQUAD.

Be sure to keep an eye out for more information on these Limited Time Modes!

THE HYPER SCAPE IN-GAME SHOP

We are also opening the in-game shop for cosmetic-only purchases, purchasable with BITCROWNS. You can purchase Bitcrowns through the Uplay Store and unlock new cosmetics!

There is now information when the window for open beta will be closed, but for now the developers will be learning from the feedback from the open beta players so they can tweak the game.

It’s already a crowded market for Battle Royale Games. With three of the biggest names in shooter games, Ubisoft, Activision, and EA already in the ring, the question now is who will win amongts these companies in the Royale Rumble of Battle Royale Game publishers?