Versus

Demolition changes the risk of a push once the bomb is armed: the attackers have to protect their remaining players while the defenders work toward a defuse. In Conquest, scoring drives the rotation, so the next fight begins when the objective is completed.[1]

Players begin with the same weapons and equipment. Stronger power weapons are pickups on the map, giving teams another reason to contest space. Horde’s class upgrades and weapon mods do not carry into Versus; weapon skins customize appearance.[1]

The weapon arsenal covers the rifles, shotgun, sidearm and heavy weapons. The Breechshot’s PvP headshot is lethal, while the Gnasher’s partial reload can get you back into a close-range fight after loading just one or two shells.[3]

Versus Ranked opens on October 13, one week after the general release. During early access and launch week, use Social and training to learn the maps and sandbox before entering the competitive ladder.[4]

Placement matches establish your Skill Division and Rank. Skill Division reflects your estimated skill relative to other players. Rank tracks ladder progress: wins gain rating and defeats lose it, with the stakes influenced by your division. Each mode-specific Ranked playlist has its own standing.[1]

Boot Camp teaches the basics. Combat Training puts weapons and small Locust encounters on a multiplayer map and supports up to four players together. Player vs Bot queues let you practice a complete mode before entering human competition.[1]

You can shoot during a sprint slide, jump and climb without first entering cover, and cancel a cover approach. Launch tuning shortens slides, slows Cover Slip and improves strafing response. Cover-entry speed and cancellation range also changed; the July preview’s 1.5-meter limit is not a confirmed launch measurement.[3][4]

Meat Shields, Chainsaw Duels, Private Lobbies and leaderboards are unavailable at launch. The Coalition is considering legacy features for later updates or its next game, without committing a return date for these features in E-Day.[4]

See Combat Basics for Active Reload and aiming changes. The multiplayer map guide compares Outpost, Battleship, Park, Precinct, Market and Skyward.[1][3]

Versus matches contribute to Player Level, Medals and challenges. Weekly challenges include six Versus tasks alongside six Horde tasks. Coins earned through play unlock cosmetics in the Barracks; the rewards guide explains Coins, Iron, Re-Up and seasonal rewards.[1]

The early test ran August 6–10, followed by the open beta on August 13–17. Both windows have ended. Earned challenge rewards carry into launch, while player and class levels reset.[5]