Squad PS5 Free Alpha Runs October 16 to 25
The time-limited PS5 alpha of Squad includes the Fireteam co-op mode and needs an active PlayStation Plus subscription to play.
Squad is playable for free on PlayStation 5 as a time-limited alpha preview starting October 16, according to gamerant.com. The test period ends on October 25, and players need an active PlayStation Plus subscription to take part.
The alpha includes the Fireteam five-player co-op PvE mode. Offworld Industries has not announced a release date for the full PS5 version, which is planned to ship with four game modes, six maps and eight factions.
The PS5 build targets 4K resolution at 60 FPS on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. Crossplay with PC and Xbox players is optional and can be turned off.
Long-running PC shooter
Squad has been available on PC since 2015 and was released on December 15, 2015. It costs $39.99 on Steam, where it currently holds over 80% positive reviews. On the PlayStation Store it has a 4.3 out of 5 star rating.
Quick answers
When does the Squad PS5 alpha start and end?
The free alpha preview runs from October 16 to October 25 on PlayStation 5.
Do you need PlayStation Plus to play the Squad alpha?
Yes, an active PlayStation Plus subscription is required to play the alpha preview.
Is the Fireteam mode in the PS5 alpha?
Yes, the five-player co-op PvE mode Fireteam is included in the alpha preview.