Overwatch-Like Paladins Enters Closed Beta On PS4/Xbox One, Enter To Win A Code

A closed beta for the Paladins, a shooter that has drawn comparisons to Overwatch, starts today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, developer Hi-Rez Studios (Smite) has announced.

You can automatically get into the beta by purchasing the game's Founder's Pack, which normally goes for $20 but is available right now for $15. In addition to providing instant access to the beta, it gets you every character that Hi-Rez ever releases for the game. A total of 15 are scheduled to arrive in 2017, adding to the 22 that are already available.

Alternatively, you can sign up at the Paladins website for a chance to get into the closed beta. GameSpot is holding a giveaway for Paladins codes. We have 50,000 each for PS4 and Xbox One. Click the links below to find out how to enter.

Paladins closed beta code giveaway (PS4)
Paladins closed beta code giveaway (Xbox One)
A free open beta is coming at a later date, Hi-Rez said in a post on the PlayStation Blog.

Paladins is a team-based shooter set in a fantasy universe. Some of its characters include a shotgun-wielding monk and a goblin that pilots a mech. Watch the closed beta announcement trailer above to get a better idea for what to expect.

The game has been a big hit on PC, attracting more than 7 million players, according to Hi-Rez. Right now on Steam, it's inside the platform's list of top 15 most-played games.

For more on Paladins, check out GameSpot's recent interview feature, "Paladins Devs Open Up About Overwatch Comparison Controversy."