Bandai Namco's PC-Exclusive Fighting Game Rise of Incarnates Closed Beta Coming in August

Bandai Namco’s free-to-play 2-on-2 PC fighting game Rise of Incarnates’ will hold a closed beta in the United States from August 8 through August 17.

Designed by developers who previously worked on SoulCalibur, Tekken and Gundam Extreme, Rise of Incarnates features 2-on-2, "unfettered 3D battles" on the ground and in the air, and real-world battlegrounds. The different playable characters, or “Incarnates,” will have their own unique skills and powers, and the game will allow you to craft your own playstyle.

When the closed beta starts you’ll be able to play as Mephistopheles, Lilith, Grim Reaper, and Ares, while Brynhildr and another level will be added on August 13. Paris and New York City will be the only playable levels at first.

Bandai Namco will also be testing the game’s monetization during the beta, offering a selection of purchasable in-game character customization options, though it hasn’t revealed specific prices.

Bandai Namco says that it’s made significant improvements to the game based on player feedback since its alpha phase. It now has an improved user interface and tutorials, and input improvements should make the controls more responsive as well.

You can sign up for the Rise of Incarnates closed beta in the United States on the game’s official website.

For more on Rise of Incarnates, be sure to catch up with our previous coverage.