CROSS-POST FROM THE MACHINES ARENA'S BLOGThe Machines Arena (TMA) is a top-down hero shooter game being built on Ronin by Directive Games. In TMA, players clash in adrenaline-fuelled 4 on 4 PvP battles. Today, they announced the launch of Beta Season 1! Read their announcement and subscribe to their Substack to learn more. - Andrew Dupuis

Welcome to the highly-anticipated Beta Season 1 of The Machines Arena! The update is available for download on the Epic Games Store right now for everyone who redeemed a Beta Key, with more keys coming up for the Ronin community.

The developers have been hard at work and are proud to present an explosive array of updates, including new features, rewards, and a new character!

Introducing XE

First, let’s welcome the new face in town: XE! As XE storms into the TMA world, lock and load as you unleash a barrage of rockets and wreak havoc with grenades. Discover XE's intriguing backstory and arsenal, and experience Death Run in a whole new way!

Closed Beta Rewards

As Beta Season 1 marks the beginning of Closed Beta Rewards, we’re loading you up with exclusive, ultra-sleek skins crafted by our talented designers. Time is ticking, so level up your game to claim these skins before the Beta clock runs out. When the closed beta ends, reach level 25, 50, 75, or 100 to unlock Mercenary Bravo Zulu, Urban Commando XE, Desert Ranger Tesla, and Demo Daye, respectively. These skins will become your digital collectibles, which you can trade, sell, or keep to flaunt your exclusivity.

New Pushback Map: Black Site

The latest addition to our Pushback maps, Black Site, is here! Located in the industrial region of Gold Coast Concord, this haunting and abandoned facility is steeped in lore and mystery.

PVE Updates

In addition to the new character and map, we’re rolling out PVE updates, including Weapons and Abilities XP and the Meta Map. Earn XP for both abilities and weapons by executing stylish combat moves. Level up and unlock a treasure trove of new powers. The Meta Map adds a strategic element to Death Run, allowing you to choose your path and difficulty, with each choice bringing you closer to lavish XP and coins.

Your dedication and feedback are invaluable as we continue to build and improve The Machines Arena.

See you in the arena!

This Substack was originally posted on the TMA blog: https://www.themachinesarena.com/blog/the-machines-arena-beta-season-1-unveiling-xe-black-site-and-exclusive-rewards