The Showdown Effect Beta and Pre-Orders Begin

Paradox Interactive is now taking pre-orders for The Showdown Effect, the forthcoming multiplayer action game from developer Arrowhead Game Studios. Furthermore, all players who pre-order the game will be granted instant access to the Beta test, which is scheduled to begin today. The game will be available for pre-purchase later today at http://theshowdowneffect.com/buy.

Players who pre-order The Showdown Effect will also receive bonus toys, including a new weapon skin, allowing them to wield the Fusion Saber of Light. For those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, those bonuses will also include two more weapon skins, two bonus outfits including a Magicka robe, and a free copy of Magicka.