Bandai Namco have announced that SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, the studios upcoming PvPvE Extraction Shooter is getting a Closed Beta Test and it will take place at the end of this month. Check out the trailer for the game below.

So what exactly is the game, it takes place in 2222, years after a mysterious poisonous rain called “The Tears of the New Moon” wiped out most of humanity and birthed deformed creatures that now hunt the population. Amidst the calamity, humans build an underground haven named Amasia, where they discover and begin to collaborate with forms of artificial intelligence called Magus.

In the game, players will step into the shoes of the Drifters, people who make a living collecting AO crystals, a rare resource available on Earth. In this quest they must face xenomorphic creatures known as Enders, while counting on Magus, their AI partners, to guide them through their journey, help them in fights, and provide directions, hints, and warnings.

So that is all well and good, but what about the Closed Beta Test, well in this four day event, players will get to pick their own Magus, the AI companion and then their CRADELCOFFIN, which is the giant robot. Once selected, you will jump in different missions to collect not only AO Crystals, a rare resource, but also see a glimpse of the truth on what happened to Amasia. On the field, they will have to face the various threats on the map including other players that might be interested in their loot.

The CBT will also offer customisation and crafting options so players can bond and grow together with their Magus while finding the best combination of weapons and CRADLECOFFIN that matches the way they like to play.

So how do you register your interest in taking part? Simple visit this link and register and if you are selected you will get a key for your preferred platform and that is it.

Registrations will only be open until the 19th of March, with preload beginning on March 25th for PC and March 26th for consoles, but as with all Bandai Namco there will be some maintenance in the middle of the event.

Access will be start on 10am AEST on March 28th and run until 6pm AEST April 1st, with that maintenance happening for 4 hours starting at 4pm on March 29th.