Available in early access on PC (via Steam), HAWKED is a new free-to-play shooter and extraction game developed and published by MY.GAMES. With its official launch approaching, the development team released a preview with several new features that will be available in the game throughout 2024. The title will be available in the first quarter of 2024 for its global debut on Windows PC (Steam and MY.GAMES Launcher), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S*, and Nvidia GeForce Now.
Separated into quarterly releases, the updates include new enemies, storylines, weapons, and features for X-Island adventurers to enjoy an adrenaline-fueled season. Please note that release dates and content are also subject to change.
1st Quarter 2024 – Issue No. 1: RENEGADES
Issue #1: Forsaken brings new stories and missions for players to explore X-Island and earn Forsaken Pass rewards. Before launch, players are also invited to a special Lunar Festival event in early February. During this time, HAWKED will continue to improve based on player feedback.
2nd Quarter 2024 – Issue No. 2
A new threat looms with the emergence of the mysterious VEKTR, who has set his sights on X-Island. Check out the teaser trailer below:
Issue #2 will also bring a feature requested by the most competitive Forsaken: Ranked PvP. The Contracts introduced in Issue #1 will also continue. For collectors, a Codex will be added to track encounters and collectibles. The developer is also working to expand Issue #2’s platform offering, including Steam Deck compatibility, which will allow players to take Island-X wherever they want, and a launch on the Epic Games Store and Windows Store, giving PC players even greater freedom in choosing their preferred platform.
Q3 2024 – Issue #3
New stories, locations, enemies, weapons, and an otherworldly character arrive in this third update. Also coming are Crafting and the Shadow Market. More details about the Crafting feature will be revealed closer to the update. The Shadow Market, in turn, will offer a new way to purchase sought-after items using in-game currency (such as Peddlers and Maravilio).
Q4 2024 – Issue #4
HAWKED will feature definitive story arcs, called Books, which will likely contain several Issues before a new one arrives. In the case of the first phase, Book One, Issue #4 will be the final chapter before Issue #1 of Book Two. The ending promises to be explosive! In this issue, players can expect major storylines, a glimpse of the new map, the opportunity to use Edge technology, a major limited-time event, and much more to be revealed in the future.