Red 5 Studios is hosting one final public beta test weekend for Firefall before it makes its way into open beta next month and if you’ve registered for an account on the Firefall website you’re invited. The final beta event kicks off on Friday, June 7th at 12:00PM PT and will remain open through Sunday, June 9th when the event concludes at 11:59PM PT.

Players that take part in this weekend’s event will also have a chance to win a number of prizes that include a Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition keyboard, an ATi Radeon iPower IceQ X² 3GB video card, limited edition Brontodon plushie, and a Commander-level Founder’s Pack. Additionally, all testers will receive a special set of in-game night-vision goggles for their character.

You can sign up to take part in this weekend's event on the Firefall website. Firefall heads to open beta on July 9th, 2013.

FIREFALL’S FINAL PUBLIC “BETA WEEKEND” TEST BEGINS FRIDAY

Last Chance for Founder’s Packs

Laguna Hills, Calif. – June 4, 2013 – Red 5 Studios™ announced today that Firefall’s final public Beta Weekend test begins this Friday, June 7, and will be Firefall’s last event before its July 9 Open Beta. The Beta Weekend features three days of free access to the game, a special contest for high-end gaming gear and a unique community unlock – the Infiltrator Nightvision Goggles. The upcoming Open Beta launch also marks the end of Firefall’s Founder’s Pack sales, leaving fans with just over a month to get exclusive rewards before they’re retired on July 8.

Beta Weekend and Contest Info: www.firefallthegame.com/betaweekends

Founder’s Pack Info: http://beta.firefallthegame.com/founders

During the public Beta Weekend test Red 5 is looking for a fresh round of feedback on Firefall’s latest features and content. Testers will find an improved Chosen invasion targeting the open world, exciting new locations and dynamic missions, revamped progression and crafting systems, new Battleframe abilities and more. With Firefall’s final Closed Beta milestone hitting in July, this will be everyone’s best opportunity to influence the upcoming Open Beta launch.

As an additional bonus for helping test the game, Red 5 will be running a new trailer contest. It has partnered with Razer™ and AMD to offer two epic prize packages that include a Razer™ BlackWidow Tournament Edition keyboard, AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 (HIS IceQ X² Edition), Commander-level Founder’s Pack and a limited edition Firefall Brontodon plushie. Additional contest information can be found at the official Beta Weekend page.

Players can keep up-to-date on Firefall’s progress or sign-up for beta access at the official website: www.firefallthegame.com. Those who want immediate beta access and exclusive rewards can still purchase Founder’s Packs until Firefall’s Open Beta launch at: http://beta.firefallthegame.com/founders.

About Firefall

Firefall, an upcoming free-to-play MMO shooter, is set in a unique and beautiful science fiction universe 200 years in the future. Players are part of the last remnant of humanity on Earth, fighting to survive against all odds on a hostile planet ravaged by an aggressive energy storm and under attack by a mysterious humanoid race, known as the Chosen. One of the most anticipated PC games of 2013, Firefall consists of two triple-A components that will entice shooter fans: a polished PvP combat system tuned for elite-level eSports competition and a robust open world experience designed to immerse players in a deep storyline with dynamic events and social gameplay.

About Red 5 Studios

Red 5 Studios is an online game developer located in California, founded by Mark Kern, former team lead for World of Warcraft. Red 5 Studios is dedicated to bringing together millions of gamers across the world by creating immersive worlds, intriguing stories and compelling characters. They believe that online games and persistent worlds are the future of video games. Visit www.red5studios.com for more information.

Firefall, Red 5 Studios and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red 5 Studios, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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