A new shooter is coming soon to Steam, in which you can fly into battle on hoverboards
With LEAP, a new shooter will appear on Steam in the coming week. A new trailer shows gameplay scenes in which the players’ special means of transport are immediately noticeable. The closed beta should start soon.
What exactly is LEAP? This is a first-person multiplayer shooter with a sci-fi setting. The players slip into the role of so-called LEAP elite mercenaries who fight each other for coal and are divided into two factions.
The game offers different class skills and gadgets. There are also some vehicles to quickly fly over the maps. The classes and skills are determined by the exo suit that the mercenaries wear.
In large multiplayer matches, the aim is then to shoot down the opponents.
Who develops LEAP? Behind the game are the Blue Isle Studios, who created the “Harry Potter MMO” Citadel: Forged with Fire. Now the makers have announced a closed beta and shown new gameplay scenes:
60 players compete against each other – on hoverboards, metal swim rings and robotic moose
What does LEAP offer? According to the official website, you can compete against others in games with up to 60 players. There should be several modes and different maps. Which exactly these are can be found on the website and the Steam page (via Steam) does not emerge.
Before you start the matches, you have to choose between two factions: The “United Earth Defense Coalition” and the Exo-Terrans. You can use four different classes or exosuits:
- Pathfinder: all-rounder that is said to be suitable for most combat situations.
- Titan: This class has a jetpack, so it is mobile and is also heavily armored. There are also heavy weapons with which you should be able to heat up opponents from the air.
- Wraith: This class is said to be stealth and agility. It can evidently vanish into thin air and is especially strong from a distance.
- Tech Ops: This class is described as a supporter who can heal and defend others. Tech Ops can perform repairs and place automatic guns.
There are also some interesting means of transport available to players in a game. You can ride robotic moose and metal swim rings or fly through the air on a hoverboard.
The maps appear spacious and varied in the gameplay scenes shown.
The main reward for successful games should be visual rewards. We’re talking about helmet emotes and skins for exosuits, vehicles and weapons.
How can you participate? You can register for the playtest on the official website (via playleap.com). The early access phase should then start in February. The announcement does not reveal whether LEAP will be a Free2Play shooter or whether it has to be bought.
When does the closed beta start? In a week, on January 19th, the LEAP closed beta should start. Participants can then try out LEAP themselves for the first time via Steam.
The announcement does not reveal exactly what content the closed beta offers.
What do you think of LEAP? Is the shooter interesting for you?
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