Huxley Open PC Beta has Finally Arrived in North America

alien

May 08 |09:12

Remember hearing about Huxley? Yeah, that game that was supposed to shake up the MMO genre with some hard-hitting FPS action. If you think this sounds a lot like Tabula Rasa (a game I sort of liked, RIP) you wouldn't be that far off. Huxley has been in development for a couple of years now and at one point it was supposed to link PC gamers and Xbox 360 people all together in one happy universe. Turns out that was a bit ambitious and they scaled it back to separate universes and stayed remarkably quiet for some time.

Well, the time for an open PC beta has arrived and if you're luck/fast enough you might just get yourself one. Go here to find out: Huxley Beta. Keep in mind this isn't the first beta for the game, that distinction goes to the Korean beta that happened way back in 2007.

While sign-ups start today, the actual announcement won't happen until 5/27 and the test period won't begin until 6/3-6/14. Testing times (what?) will be from 2pm-10pm PST. Well, that kind of sucks for us on the East Coast doesn't it?

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Original Game Info Sheet

Game Description:

Webzen introduces HUXLEY, the first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game to combine the twitch-based fast-action gameplay of a first person shooter (FPS) with the cerebral character development of an MMO to deliver an intense and exciting online entertainment experience of a complete MMOFPS.

In a post-apocalyptic world where human beings have mutated and divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternatives must battle it out in fierce online first person combat. The Hybrids, a mysterious third race, add to the drama as the three factions will do whatever it takes to wipe out the opposition and win control of a world in turmoil and its vital resources.

Do you have what it takes to obliterate and dominate the competition? Choose your side, create your character, grab a weapon and get the enemy in your cross-hairs in Huxley!

Product Features:

FAST ACTION IN A PERSISTENT WORLD. Along with intense speed and hyperactive gameplay, Huxley's persistent world allows players to communicate, trade and socialize with each other in a constantly changing virtual world of encampments and cities. Features include special trading spaces for utmost reliability and convenience, banks, storage, shops and repair facilities.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY. Utilizing proven networking and server technology that supports thousands of players and the Unreal 3 graphics engine, Huxley provides the utmost stability during gripping battle in exotic, futuristic environments.
INTENSE BATTLES. Huxley's gaming action takes form as intense online first person combat mixes with powerful, strategic, PvP elements and high-tech weaponry for adrenaline-pumping extreme gameplay in stunning battle areas.
UNIQUE CHARACTER GROWTH SYSTEM. "Growth" in Huxley means better capabilities through new licenses, stronger weapons, armor and vehicles. Players are able to enhance their own combat styles by acquiring out-of-this-world weapons and new skills granted through obtained licenses.
COOPERATIVE MISSIONS AND QUESTS. Tense multiplayer quests and missions with challenging AI enemies require close collaboration and cooperation between players. Nerve-wracking battles require strategic communication and coordination.