SOCOM beta details: maps, modes, character customization

by Alan Tsang { Aug 15th 2008 at 3:00PM }

The latest entry on the SOCOM: Confrontation blog reveals some additional juicy information regarding the beta. There will be a Crossroads map with 16 players as well as a Crossroads Large map with 32 players. Different game modes will also be accessible, such as Extraction, Elimination and Suppression. The ability to lock out certain weapons or weapon classes is also possible. You can also customize your character with different elements such as body armor, camo, headgear and more. Clan support and stat-tracking is also supported, but beware, these will reset at the launch of the game. Not in the beta? You can still check out our hands-on impressions.

[Thanks, Mark!]

Gallery: SOCOM Confrontation

Tags: beta, socom, SOCOM-confrontation

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Byron517 @ Aug 15th 2008 3:15PM

Hey can you still get into the Beta if you buy the QORE?? just a question?

Ratmistro @ Aug 15th 2008 6:51PM

yeah u still can get in

YoYo-Pete @ Aug 15th 2008 4:04PM

The maps will change slightly.. different spawn points and routes depending if it's 16 or 32.

duckhunt8 @ Aug 15th 2008 4:22PM

I'm am sooooo on the fence about this game...

Xtechnolgy @ Aug 15th 2008 4:56PM

This game looks sharp, intense and tactical just the way we want it (or I want it) gives something for those xbots to cry about. hope it comes with DLC

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Aug 16th 2008 1:37AM

So is there anybody who doesn't have a credit card/PSN card and wants to be in the BETA but can't buy Qore.

If so you can do one of 2 things.

Buy Playstation The Official Magazine: September 08 issue. Inside will be a code for you to get Qore episode 1 free and a pretty cool issue. (This is how I have the BETA)

or just pre order it at gamestop.

I think the first way is better because your getting a magazine, free issue of Qore and the BETA for around the same price of preordering it. :)

SOCOMRAIDER @ Aug 15th 2008 7:05PM

Best way to get the beta is to go reserve the game at Gamestop. But be sure to call ahead to see if they still have beta keys. I had contacted 3 stores in my area, before I found a store with keys left.

Reserving the game gets you into the beta for the whole month of September. The 1st to the 30th.

Qore will only give you access to the beta in the 2nd and 3rd week of September.

Let me see. Reserve a great game for $5 and get the beta for a month. Or buy Qore for just over $3 for only two weeks. At least you can cancel your reserve and get your money back if you don't like the game. Same can't be said about Qore.

mark @ Aug 15th 2008 7:19PM

yea i think the developers did announce there will be DLC. this game is going to be amazing

Andrew @ Aug 15th 2008 7:35PM

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!

Frisco-9er @ Aug 21st 2008 11:18AM

how long does it take to recieve an e-mail in return once you insert the beta password?

Frisco-9er @ Aug 21st 2008 11:16AM

how long does it take to recieve an e-mail in return once you insert the beta password?

Rayman619 @ Aug 22nd 2008 12:26AM

Yeah I'm worried about the email confermation...how long does it take???

Justin Pape @ Aug 28th 2008 5:22AM

Unfortunately i've already preordered my copy from EB games, who aren't involved with the beta keys, and im not from north america so i cant get the key through buying the magazine either.

If anyone could give me one of their give away codes it would be awesome!
Just shoot me an email,
Thanks!!!