Squad’s PS5 Tech Alpha Surpassed 40,000 Players and 250,000 Hours Played

Players tested combat, voice communication, and tactical coordination on Gorodok during the October event.

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Squad’s PS5 Technical Alpha drew more than 40,000 players, generated over 50,000 wishlists, and logged more than 250,000 hours played before it ended October 25, according to Offworld Industries’ thank-you update.

The alpha ran from October 16 through October 25, with players testing core combat, voice communication, and tactical coordination on Gorodok. Squad’s PS5 alpha window had been announced ahead of the test.

Offworld also shared a video featuring Skywarp that covers what the team is working on next.

What would you most want Offworld to take from players’ feedback as Squad moves toward its console release? Stay connected as the team continues work on the console edition through X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.

Squad is a large scale combined arms multiplayer first-person shooter emphasizing combat realism through communication, team play, emphasizing strong squad cohesion mechanics as well as larger-scale coordination, tactics, and planning. It features 20 large open maps, vehicle-based combined arms gameplay, and player-constructed bases to create a heart-thumping, visceral gaming experience with split-second decision-making in real-world scale firefights.