Free-to-play team-based shooter from Amazon’s
Relentless Studios available now for PC
(NASDAQ: AMZN): Crucible, the free-to-play competitive
team-based shooter from Relentless Studios, an Amazon Games
development studio, is now available to download for PC. In
Crucible, players work with teammates to hunt their opponents and
take down hostile creatures on a lush rogue planet in pursuit of
Essence, a valuable resource that amplifies hunters’ powers.
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In Crucible, players choose from a
diverse roster of 10 hunters, and work with teammates to hunt their
opponents and take down hostile creatures on a lush rogue planet in
pursuit of Essence, a valuable resource that amplifies hunters’
powers. (Photo: Business Wire)
Crucible Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/zlWgiHRvx30
At launch, players can choose from a diverse roster of 10
hunters, including Earl, an interstellar trucker, Summer, a
dual-flame-thrower-wielding former welder, and Bugg, a robot
botanist. Each hunter in Crucible has their own unique weapons and
abilities, and as they defeat opponents and the planet’s flora and
fauna, they level up, gaining strength and enhancing their
abilities. Crucible’s fast-paced combat challenges players to
constantly re-evaluate and adjust their strategies, adapting to
their opponents’ moves and the deadly planet itself.
“I knew Crucible was something special the very first time I
played it, and it somehow keeps getting even better,” said Twitch
creator Sasslyn. “The hunters are unique, but welcomingly familiar.
Whether you want to stick to one or be a jack-of-all-trades, there
is a hunter that will fit your preferred style of play. Throughout
Crucible’s development, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing first-hand
how much the team cares about their players, and the way they take
feedback and use it to make Crucible into an even more innovative
and unique game.”
"One thing that separates Crucible is the diversity in its
characters,” said Twitch creator Bartonologist. “There's something
there for everyone. Each character approaches the game differently
and matches up against the other hunters in a unique way. Brings a
whole new level of strategy and competition to this world.”
“The three game modes in Crucible represent three completely
different kinds of teamwork required to come out on top,” said
Twitch creator Stevo. “There's unlimited ways you can strategize
and compose your team to win, but of course, you never know what
your opposition will do either!”
Crucible begins an 8-week Pre-Season today. During this period,
players can learn the game, discover and build skill playing their
favorite hunters, and begin honing their strategy before Season 1
kicks off. Players who log into Crucible by June 2 will get an
early adopter gift of 1,000 Credits deposited into their in-game
account. Credits can be redeemed for cosmetic in-game items like
skins and emotes, as well as a Pre-Season Battle Pass, available
for 950 Credits. The Pre-Season Battle Pass offers players a series
of challenges and rewards, including hunter and account
customization options.
“As players around the world enter Crucible for the first time
today, we’re eager to see how they adapt their strategies to hunt
and survive in a constantly changing world,” said Christoph
Hartmann, vice president at Amazon Games. “Each new match in
Crucible requires fast thinking and quick adaptation to tackle each
challenge that comes their way.”
Crucible launches with three game modes:
- Heart of the Hives: A 4 vs. 4 battle against giant boss
Hives that spawn throughout the world. Each Hive contains a
valuable Heart, and the first team to capture three Hearts wins,
making each match a dangerous balance between racing the opposing
team and surviving the powerful Hives.
- Alpha Hunters: Eight teams of two take the battlefield
and fight to be the final team standing.
- Harvester Command: Two eight-person teams battle to
capture and hold Harvesters spread across the map, vying for
control of the Essence that drew them all to the planet. Teams earn
points by controlling Harvesters and defeating opponents, and the
first team to 100 points wins.
Crucible is available for free on PC via Steam. Founder’s Pack
bundles, featuring exclusive skins, customization items like
in-game decals, and in-game currency, are available for purchase at
Amazon or on Steam.
Crucible was developed by Relentless Studios, an Amazon Games
development studio located in Seattle. The studio is led by Louis
Castle, co-founder of Westwood Studios, and includes industry
veterans with previous experience at companies including Activision
Blizzard, ArenaNet, and Electronic Arts. The launch of Crucible
will be followed by the release of New World from Amazon Games on
August 25, 2020.
For more information, visit http://playcrucible.com. Crucible
has an ESRB rating of T.
About Amazon Games
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experiences that foster community in and around games. Our team of
game industry veterans is building within the sandbox of Amazon Web
Services (AWS), Twitch, and more to push boundaries and deliver
captivating experiences to our customers. Current Amazon Games
projects include New World, an MMO set on a supernatural continent
in the 17th century, multiplayer shooter Crucible, and the
forthcoming The Lord of the Rings MMO.
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