FAQ
Q: How can i play the closed beta?
A: Pre orders (Xbox, W10 and Steam) People who played the alpha tests, Gamepass users (Xbox and W10)
Q: Is this the only beta?
A: The first beta tests will be from Feb 14 until the 17. Next beta test is March 13 until March 16
Q: Is there crossplay?
A. Yes the game is full crossplay between Xbox, W10 and Steam. The game is also Play Anywhere for Xbox and W10
Q: What time does the beta start?
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Q: How do i download the beta and is there a preload?
A: Yes there is a preload and its up now. How to download see below. The size is arround 8gb.
Steam
If you pre-purchased Bleeding Edge via Steam then the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app should be available now to download and install within your games library.
If you participated in the Bleeding Edge technical alpha, you will receive a Steam Key which must be redeemed before you can download and install the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta.
To redeem this key, open the Steam browser on your system and select "Activate a product on Steam", enter the key exactly as it appears in your email and you can then install the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta.
Xbox One
If you have already participated in the Bleeding Edge technical alpha, then the technical alpha app will update to the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta automatically. If not you can search for updates via the updates tab in your games & apps.
If you have digitally pre-ordered Bleeding Edge for Xbox One via the Xbox Store, the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app should be available to download and install in the "Ready to install" section of the "My games & apps" page.
Windows 10
Similarly to Xbox One, if you have already participated in the Bleeding Edge technical alpha, then the technical alpha app will update to the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta automatically.
Alternatively you can search for the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app via the Store app on your windows 10 system, provided you're logged in with the Xbox Live account you used to pre-order Bleeding Edge, the Closed Beta should be available for download.
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox One
If you are participating in the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta and have an active Xbox Game Pass membership, you can find the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app by searching for it on the Xbox Store page.
As long as your Xbox membership is active, you should be able to download and install the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app in your Xbox One console.
Windows 10
If you have not done so already, please ensure you have downloaded and installed the necessary updates and applications to run the Xbox Game Pass for PC (beta) on your system.
Open the Xbox (beta) app and enter "Bleeding Edge" into the search bar in the top right hand corner of the browser.
Fine the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta app and install the game in order to participate in the Closed Beta weekend.
Q: He Theorry any good tips how to play and what the modes are?
A: If only there was a handy vid for that. Not from me tho. ;)
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