VR Battle Royale Contractors Showdown Open Beta Now Live

VR battle royale shooter Contractors Showdown’s open beta is now live on Quest & Steam.

A follow up to 2018’s Contractors, Caveman Studio confirmed the Contractors Showdown open beta is now available for SteamVR and Quest 2, Quest Pro & Quest 3 users. Accessed via the official Contractors Discord server, open beta tests are taking place across three consecutive weekends – March 1-3, March 8-10, and March 15-17.

Set across a 16 square kilometer map, Contractors Showdown lets you dive in with doubles, trios or solo, supporting up to 45 people per match. Everyone can activate three types of perks per match for strategic advantages, which Caveman Studio didn’t detail. As for progression, you can earn resource points, fulfill contracts, unlock blueprints, obtain cosmetics and more.

For more details, here’s an official gameplay description:

Navigate the high-stakes arena using an array of tactical props, including airstrikes and UAVs. These game-changing elements elevate the intensity, offering players the opportunity to unleash powerful tools and outsmart their opponents. Plan your moves, coordinate with your squad, and deploy these strategic assets to dominate the battlefield.

Contractors Showdown targets a Q2 2024 launch on the Meta Quest platform and Steam.

Notice: This article was originally published on February 28, 2024. It was updated on March 1 to reflect the open beta launch.