Supernova

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Primal Game Studio
Release Date: Q2 2015

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'Supernova' Launches Alpha 3, Accepting Sign-ups

by Rainier on April 29, 2015 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT

Supernova combines multiplayer online battle arena with real time strategy elements, promising an engaging player experience unlike anything currently in the MOBA space.

In Supernova the universe is the battle arena, and players must battle as humans or aliens for their race’s right to exist. Commanders from across the galaxy pit themselves against each other to save their race from extinction -- only the strongest commanders can save their species from interstellar annihilation. Players choose from a wide variety of commanders to control, such as giant robots, cyborgs, or interstellar races adapted to the unyielding harshness of space.

Atop this creative foundation, Supernova, allows lane minions to be upgraded in ways familiar to any RTS player providing an additional element of strategy to this truly unique MOBA. Infantry, mechanized land and air units provide a rock-paper-scissors triad to push the lane with depth only possible in Supernova.

Bandai Namco Games has launched the Supernova Alpha 3, new additions are:

  • New Game Mode: AI mode brings five matched players to play against AI opponents.
  • New Commanders: Galagat, a rock-solid brawler tank who can heal, re-position, stun, slow, and erect impassable barricades to displace opponents. Nefara and Eos will also return.
  • An Improved Look: Visual changes provide an improved game experience such as the lobby now clarifies which lane a commander is assigned to.
  • Alpha Rewards: A program that rewards players for participating in our Alpha testing phases.

The Alpha Rewards Program rewards participants based on the total amount of Normal (5v5) games played. Beginning with Alpha phase 3, we will track all completed 5v5 matches until the end of the Alpha to ensure players are rewarded for their dedication. All rewards will be paid out during the

Closed Beta Phases and you can view your progress at any time in-game from the Main Menu.

  • Play 10 5v5 games: Reward: Unique Alpha Player Profile Picture
  • Play 25 5v5 games: Reward: Unlock B.R.O Commander
  • Play 50 5v5 games: Reward: 1 Human Army Skin, 1 Cyborg Army skin
  • Play 75 5v5 games: Reward: B.R.O. Commander Skin, 1 Month Booster

All rewards earned during the Alpha phases will be automatically received during the Closed Beta Phase of Supernova.

Supernova Alpha 3 will end on May 4th. The following Alpha phase will begin shortly after.

Supernova aims to take traditional MOBA gameplay another step further with a crafting mechanism that allows players to improve their battle prowess by combining drops from their matches to create durable boosts to the abilities of their favorite commanders. This ability allows players to extend their strategies beyond their chosen commanders’ base abilities.

Supernova also introduces the Mechanoughts and an unparalleled line-up of Commanders. Mechanoughts are a planet-razing ancient technology that will grant a savvy team megalithic blasting drones, which relentlessly drive to the heart of an enemy’s defenses. Lastly, the possibilities offered by a future, universe-spanning set of civilizations presents a variety of Commanders not limited by any terrestrial imagination.

Key Features

  • True Command of Your Army – Strategically deploy and outfit lane units that advance on enemy territory. How you manage technologies, upgrades, and build order can mean the difference between stunning victory and crushing defeat. You have control of it all!
  • A Distinctively Sci-Fi Setting – Supernova’s futuristic science fiction setting, with technology and space-faring races, offers huge gameplay possibilities. You’ll be transported to a universe where contests between commanders are won with unique technologies and strange alien powers.
  • A Vast Galaxy of Customization – Commanders can prepare a wide variety of craftable accessories before a match, then customize attributes and talents with each in-game level. Accessories are crafted by combining dropped items to boost commanders’ inherent talents.
  • Commanders from Across the Universe – A dizzying array of powerful commanders is at your disposal, ready to lead your armies into battle. Choose between mech pilots from the human core worlds or gun-for-hire mercenaries from the lawless outer planets. Or look beyond mankind and select an alien commander – the choice is yours.
  • Technology is Key – Commanders daring enough to challenge and defeat the ancients will be rewarded with Mechanoughts, planet-razing ancient technology that relentlessly drive through the heart of your enemy’s defenses. The question is; who will awaken them first?

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