Squad coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; PS5 alpha Oct 16–25
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IGN reports developer Offworld Industries announced that Squad will come to Xbox Series X|S and PS5, and that a playable PS5 alpha will run October 16–25. IGN says the studio promised an optimized console experience with handpicked maps, a "bespoke polish for flawless performance," optional crossplay between consoles, and a new radial wheel for issuing commands and pings. The report adds Squad’s 50v50 matches are expected to be part of the console version. IGN also notes Xbox players must wait for the full release and that no console release date has been announced; IGN provided a sign-up link for the PS5 alpha.
- What happened: IGN reports Offworld Industries announced Squad is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and scheduled a playable PS5 alpha from October 16–25.
- Why it matters: IGN says the developer promises console-specific work — handpicked maps, "bespoke polish for flawless performance," optional console crossplay, and a radial command/ping wheel.
- Context: IGN reports Squad’s 50v50 match format is expected on consoles and that Xbox players will have to wait for the full release unless Offworld offers an additional test opportunity.
- What next: IGN states PS5 players can sign up to participate in the October 16–25 alpha and that a full console release date has not been announced.
What changed
IGN reports that Offworld Industries is bringing its PC shooter Squad to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and that a playable alpha on PS5 will take place from October 16–25.
Availability
- PS5: Playable alpha scheduled for October 16–25 (IGN).
- Xbox Series X|S: IGN reports the console version will be released on Xbox too, but Xbox players must wait for the full release unless Offworld provides another test opportunity.
- IGN notes there is currently no announced console release date.
Before and after
- IGN describes Squad as an "acclaimed PC shooter" moving to consoles with promises of an optimized experience, handpicked maps, and a bespoke polish intended for console performance.
Limits
- IGN reports optional crossplay between consoles but does not list final supported platforms for crossplay or the full map list. IGN does not report a confirmed full release date or whether Offworld will run an Xbox alpha.