The Squad: Console Edition technical alpha preview begins this Friday!
Offworld
With the help of our partners at Secret Mode, we're excited to share that Squad will be coming to XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, and PlayStation 5!
CONSOLE ALPHA PREVIEW
To mark the occasion, we're kicking off a free alpha preview for Playstation 5 owners starting tomorrow, Friday, October 16, and running through Sunday, October 25. Sign up, grab your controller, and get ready to jump into the action!
>>> The alpha preview is open to all, but you will need to enlist HERE. <<<
During the event, players will join the Armed Forces of Ukraine or the People Liberation Army to fight over the strategic rail line that runs through Gorodok.
Want to talk about the preview? Join us on our official Discord server to find other squaddies and discuss your experience.
FREE WEAPON SKIN PACK (LIMITED TIME)
In addition to the console alpha preview, *ALL* Steam Squad players can now claim the Recon Team Pack for free during the event! This pack contains five woodland weapon skins for the USMC faction:
- Pointman - M16A4, M27, and M38 Rifles
- Liana - M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
- Sweep - M249 Light Machine Gun and M240B General Purpose Machine Gun (also available to the USA faction)
- Palm - M91A1 and M18 Pistols
- Sage - M32 and M320 (also available to the USA faction) Grenade Launchers
Be sure to claim the pack on the Steam store before October 25. It’s ONLY free until the end of the technical alpha, so grab it quick!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For more information about Squad coming to console and even more answers to your early questions, you can check out the full announcement and FAQ here:
This announcement was originally published by Offworld on Steam on Oct 15, 2026.
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