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Outpost Games, a technology and games company made up of former Electronic Arts, YouTube and Twitch veterans, announced a new series of closed alpha tests for its debut game, SOS, an online multiplayer survival game where 16 players face off in a 30-minute challenge to escape a deadly island.
The tests will run throughout the fall, with the first taking place September 30 – October 1, followed by additional tests on October 14-15 and November 4-5. Players looking to become a contestant are encouraged to sign up at www.sosgame.com.
In SOS, players are tasked with retrieving a valuable relic in order to claim one of three seats on an escape helicopter. Survival is key, but winning isn’t as simple as outlasting the competition. In order to escape the island, players will need to use the power of both voice and personality to build bonds with other contestants and navigate the dangerous terrain. Scheming, strategizing and even backstabbing are commonplace and the contestants who do them most skillfully often have the best chance to escape.
SOS integrates with Outpost Games’ Hero platform so that every player can become a performer. With Hero, every game has a live audience that gives real-time feedback and influences gameplay. By entertaining the crowd, players can become the star of the show. Fans can watch the best matches and interact with their favorite performers during the Closed Alpha at www.hero.tv.
For more information on Outpost Games and SOS, check out the developer’s official website at www.corp.outpostgames.com or the official SOS website at www.sosgame.com. You can also follow SOSnews and updates on Twitter at @playsosgame.
