Packed with modes, heroes, and a fast-approaching beta, Fate Trigger is gunning for the spotlight in 2025’s competitive shooter lineup.
There is a new game coming out soon that will compete with Valorant and Overwatch. Fate Trigger is a fast-paced anime-themed tactical shooter that aims to be the best of its kind with its mix of hero skills, classic gunplay, and many game modes. This week is the start of the closed beta test, which could be your first chance to play one of the most talked-about shooters of 2025.
Fate Trigger was made with both tactical and casual shooter fans in mind. It combines classic FPS gameplay with the fun of hero-based powers and strategic mobility options. Is it battle royales, tight team deathmatches, or action that’s ready for ranked esports? This game has a mode for every type of player. The best part is that anyone can get into the beta, not just a select few.
At its core, Fate Trigger is a hyper-tactical anime shooter, but it doesn’t want to be put in one box. Yes, it has a hero shooter framework, but unlike Overwatch, it also has playlists that turn off all abilities for people who just want to fight with guns. That it can be used in many ways already makes it stand out.
There is a traditional team deathmatch (TDM) mode where hero skills are not allowed, as well as a full-on battle royale mode, 8v8 tactical matches, ranked play, quick trials, and even point defense trials. There is something for everyone in the game, with some modes focusing mainly on gunplay and others on how the abilities of different heroes work together tactically.
Fate Trigger’s closed beta starts on July 24 at 10 PM ET. This version is a big improvement over the internal tests that came before it. New content is being added to the battlefield, such as three new heroes called “Awakeners”, four new weapons, two tactical vehicles, and updated battle royale map elements with new strongholds and crossing points.
Mindy, Synri, and Ryan are the three new awakeners. Each of them brings something different to the battlefield:
- Mindy is a loot tracer who can move quickly and agilely and teleport, which gives her an advantage.
- Synri is a support hero that acts like a tank. She can create barriers that can’t be broken and use shields to protect allies who are down.
- The hunter archetype, like Ryan, can see enemy footsteps through walls and even change into a beast to attack.
Along with the seven awakeners that were already there, these new ones are expected to cause full breakdowns as the beta goes on.
From what the developers said in their most recent livestream, Fate Trigger is going to have a busy 2025. The full PC launch is set for late 2025, but it will depend on how well the closed beta goes and what feedback is gathered. Testing on consoles is already going on, and the game should come out on consoles soon after it does on PC.
The development team also talked about some big changes that will be made during the beta phase. These include more server regions, more language support, and lower system requirements to make the game easier for more people to play. A ranked mode and an experimental game mode are also being worked on. After the launch, community-run e-sports tournaments are also being planned.
There are several ways to join the beta for Fate Trigger if you want to play it early. Know this:
Request for Steam Access
Go to the page for the Fate Trigger Steam store and click “Request Access.” It’s the usual way to get into the beta, and while it’s not a sure thing, everyone should try it.
Twitch Goes Down
From July 25 to August 1, watch a Fate Trigger stream on Twitch for just one hour and get a beta key. The campaign lasts until August 18, but keys may run out quickly, so act quickly.
Follow-up Keys through Friends
By completing in-game challenges, players who are already in the beta can get beta keys that can be shared. You can give them to friends and have them redeem them through the official launcher once you have them.
Prizes for the community
There are a lot of events happening on Discord, Twitter, and other sites that offer extra beta keys. Keep an eye out for flash contests and free stuff.
Content creators are one way to be sure of success. In this case, Utopia, who made the video breakdown, is giving the first three players who team up through his link access. Everyone on the team is guaranteed to be able to play the beta, but it’s first-come, first-served.
Along with the game itself, the developers are celebrating the closed beta by giving away 25 $20 Steam gift cards until July 31. You don’t have to buy anything or be in the beta to enter, so fans who aren’t playing can still enjoy this fun bonus.
Even better, when the game goes into early access, all players, even those who didn’t play in the beta, will get a legendary skin bundle. This bundle comes with an anime character skin, a weapon skin, and some other goodies for the game. All of these will be linked to your account when the game starts.
Fate Trigger looks like it will be more than just another team shooter. It has a beautiful anime style, a lot of different ways to play, and a fully loaded beta is coming up soon. It has a lot of hero abilities, customizable combat, and different game modes, so if it works, it could be one of the big hits of 2025.
Fate Trigger wants your attention, and you might want to start firing back. You can teleport across rooftops, flank with a beast-dashing wolf man, or just lock into some clean TDM action with no frills.
