The War Robots: Frontiers Crossplay Playtest is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and MY.GAMES Launcher until February 3 at 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT / 01:00 PT / 04:00 ET).
Players on PC can participate in this playtest without a Pioneer Pack.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320140/War_Robots__Frontiers__Free_Trial/
Check out how to download the playtest for each platform below.
PlayStation Website
- Go to the PlayStation Store and select your profile at the top of the screen.
- Select Redeem Code from the drop-down menu.
- Carefully enter the 12-digit code and select Continue. The credit or content is now applied to your account.
Having trouble? Check out the video guide here.
PlayStation App
- Select the PS Store icon and then select the menu icon from the right side of the screen.
- Select Redeem Code.
- Carefully enter the 12-digit code and select Continue. The credit or content is now applied to your account.
Having trouble? Check out a video guide here.
PlayStation 5 Console
- Go to the PlayStation Store and then press the triangle button to access the menu.
- Select … (More) > Redeem Code.
- Carefully enter the 12-digit code and select Redeem. The credit or content will be applied to your account.
- Select Download to start downloading (you can also download later). Download is not displayed for content that does not require a download.
You can also redeem a voucher code during checkout by selecting Redeem Codes and Gift Cards from the payment method menu.
Having trouble? Check out the video guide here.
PlayStation 4 Console
- Go to PlayStation Store, scroll to the bottom of the sidebar, and select Redeem Codes.
- Carefully enter the 12-digit code and select Continue > Confirm or Yes. The credit or content is now applied to your account.
- Select Continue > Download to start downloading (you can also download later). Continue and Download are not displayed for content that does not require a download.
Having trouble? Check out the video guide here.
Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
You will need Xbox Insider Hub to access the Crossplay Playtest:
- Get Xbox Insider Hub:
- Go to Store on Home or select Store in the guide.
- Select Search.
- Enter ‘insider’ in the box, then select Xbox Insider bundle.
- Select Get or Install. This will install both the Xbox Insider Hub and the Report a Problem app.
- Once Xbox Insider Hub is downloaded:
- Launch the Xbox Insider Hub, and then select Previews.
- Choose War Robots: Frontiers, and then select Join.
- Read the eligibility requirements on the Info tab of the Insider content details page.
MY.GAMES Launcher
- Install MY.GAMES Launcher.
- After installation is complete, check your library in MY.GAMES Launcher, and locate and install "War Robots: Frontiers".
- Press "Play" to participate in the Playtest.
Steam
To get access to War Robots: Frontiers on Steam, you need to:
- Head to the War Robots: Frontiers store page and download the game.
- After installation, you can press "Play" to participate in this Playtest.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320140/War_Robots__Frontiers__Free_Trial/
If you already have the game in your library, you can play directly from there.
Invite your friends to squad up or meet new Pilots, and play cross-platform to engage in tactical mech action on a galactic scale.
You'll even receive the exclusive "Fractured Sparrow" Sticker just for participating in the playtest (distributed at the game’s launch in 2025).
Read up on all the content in the dedicated 0.17 patch notes, and check out some additional changes below.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where Bot opponents in the last round of the Tutorial Matches would stop moving after breaking line of sight with the player.
- Fixed a bug where Bulwark’s Torso Ability “Absorber Sphere” increased the damage taken instead of lowering it.
- Fixed a bug where Purifier’s Torso Ability “Zealot” did not increase the damage of allies when activating.
- Fixed a bug where Bots equipped with the Weapon “Vortex” could see other Bots and players through walls and lock onto them.
- Fixed a bug where Bots were flying further than intended when using their Jetpack to dash when players switched application focus at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where damage from Titan Abilities did not count towards the Job “Titan Tutorial 2: Using Titan Gear”.
- Fixed a bug where the leg armor value for Matriarch Legs on level 13 was lower than on level 12.
- Fixed a bug where the option “Buy All” in the Daily Deals section of the Store withdrew less currency than intended.
Game Adjustments
- Added a loading icon animation to the loading screen.
- Added support for keyboard layouts other than QWERTY.
- Features such as Customization, Robot Slots, etc. which are unlocked between Level 1-4 are no longer shown on the reward screen.
- Improved the quality of the following maps:
- Catalyst
- Reworked the sound effects of taking damage from lava.
- Fissure
- Fixed an issue that led to Bots getting stuck in different places.
- Removed snow from the map.
- Spectrum
- Patches of floating grass have been reattached to the ground.
- The bridge between the Warp Gates B and D had no collision, allowing projectiles to go through it.
- Added rain weather effects.
- Firing Range
- Fixed an issue where the “Flanker” and “Assault” Bots were swapped.
- Catalyst
Stay tuned to our official X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels and join the War Robots: Frontiers subreddit, for news regarding future playtests and updates.