H1Z1 PS4 Open Beta is Now Live for Players to Try Out

Today is the day that every Playstation 4 (PS4) player who has been wanting to try out the revamped version of the storied battle royale title of H1Z1 on console can finally do so, as the servers for the H1Z1 PS4 Open Beta are now live. 

PS4 players can take part in the H1Z1 battle royale action by downloading the Open Beta from the Playstation Store. Once you have done so, you can experience all of the new and unique features that Daybreak Games has added to H1Z1 for the console version of the game, such as the radial weapon menu and the grab-and-go loot system. 

[PS4 Open Beta] H1Z1 is now LIVE in Open Beta on PlayStation 4! Download #H1Z1 and play for FREE on #PS4 now, and check out our launch day development letter here: https://t.co/XNwBWkTJfr pic.twitter.com/U61w6nXt9Y

— H1Z1 (@H1Z1) May 22, 2018

The game modes of Solos, Fives, and Combat Training will all be available for H1Z1 PS4 players to take part in during the Open Beta. However, due to Daybreak Games implementing and testing performance improvements for the Duos game mode, it will be added into the H1Z1 PS4 Open Beta later this week. 

Other features for the PS4 version of H1Z1 that Daybreak Games announced it was currently working on can be found below.

"Revive - Currently, Duos and Fives matches have no revive mechanic for picking your teammates back up once they’ve been hurt, which can be a bit punishing for new players. We’re working on bringing a console-specific version of the PC revive mechanic to the PS4.

Aim acceleration - Currently when you move your joystick, the speed at which your character moves and responds is a linear acceleration, which led to some feedback that movement and aiming don’t feel very responsive (this caused some players to crank their sensitivity all the way up). We’re working to implement a non-linear (curve) solution now, similar to other shooter games, to give you that more responsive feeling.

Grenade throwing and responsiveness - Thanks to players who shared their feedback on bugs during Closed Beta testing, we’ve worked to resolve many of the “sticking” issues with grenades. We’re not done yet though, and we will be continuing to improve this system during Open Beta.

Frame rate improvements - This is an important one, and we pushed an update during Closed Beta to help address issues seen particularly in team modes. We are continuing to work on even further optimization to bring you a better experience on both the PS4 and PS4 Pro, which is why we’re currently stress-testing Solos and Fives and opening Duos later this week with additional improvements.

Swap weapon slot - We’re working to provide a way for players to swap a weapon into their preferred slot location - for example, when you pick up a shotgun and it defaults to your left slot, we want to allow you to be able to move it into your bottom slot. Keep in mind that this will still require you to have the slot unlocked/open in order to move a weapon there (you’ll need to have looted the correct backpack already in order to access those slots).

Multiple controller layouts - We’re working to support several different preset controller layouts so you can pick which one fits your playstyle best!

EMP Grenade - Too many players left in cars? Not if the EMP Grenade has anything to say about it...once implemented, this new throwable will shut down cars within its radius for a short time.

Air Strike Grenade - Dropping this throwable will call in an air strike at its location for maximum destruction - don’t stand near the flare!"

Will you be jumping into the battle royale action of the H1Z1 PS4 Open Beta? Let us know in the comments below!

(cover photo courtesy of Daybreak Games)