The next beta for the PvPvE mode for a popular co-op action game starts on Steam

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The co-op game Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is currently a pure PvE game, but the new Versus mode could provide a lot of variety. The beta for this game mode is now back on Steam.

What game is it? Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a co-op action game set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. The game was released on March 8, 2018 and has been continuously updated with new content by the developers at Fatshark ever since.

In Warhammer: Vermintide 2 you play as the “Ubersreik Five”: five heroes who must prevent nothing less than the destruction of the world. This came one step closer when the Norsca, who are loyal to the Gods of Chaos, and the Skaven – rodents of unusual size – made a dangerous pact.

In a group of up to four players, you embark on missions lasting around 20 minutes. These are loosely connected by a main story. Before each mission, you choose a hero; the rest are controlled either by other players or the AI.

You can watch the trailer for the new Versus beta here:

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 brings the Versus Mode beta back to Steam

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What does the new game mode bring? In the eight-player Versus mode, four heroes face off against four Pactsworn and their hordes of enemies. You can read all the changes that have been made since the last beta on vermintide.com, the developers’ official website.

On the Pactsworn side, you can choose from the following classes:

  • As a nimble assassin, the Gutter Runner can pounce on heroes from a distance and pin them in place.
  • The Poison Wind Globadier throws glass balls containing poisonous gas that damages everyone within the radius of the explosion (except himself).
  • The Ratling Gunner provides suppressive fire with his heavy machine gun.
  • With his Mancatcher, the Packmaster can grab heroes and pull them away from their allies.
  • The Warpfire Thrower is equipped with a flamethrower and is particularly dangerous at medium range.
  • Each round, one Pactsworn player has a chance to spawn as a Bile Troll. This boss can attack heroes with its deadly bile or a club.

    • How long does the beta last? The Versus beta has been running since August 21st and will be available until September 2nd, 2024. You don’t have to own Warhammer: Vermintide 2 to do so. All you have to do is request access to the beta on the Steam store page.

    If rat people and high fantasy are too crazy for you, you can instead let off steam in a zombie-populated Los Angeles in Dead Island 2. In October, the game will also get two new free game modes, you can read more about them here: Strong co-op game on Steam lets you fight zombies in LA – Get 2 new free modes now

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