- The game was initially slated to release on August 16, 2024
- Operation Apocalypse is now for pre-registration in China
- The global release details are not out yet
Operation Apocalypse is NetEase Games‘ latest sci-fi 5V5 shooter that has now opened pre-registrations in China ahead of its release. Now, what has piqued my interest and within the fans is that this title seems to be the defunct Hyper Front under a new name, but currently, the official information about the global release isn’t out yet.
Updates as of August 23, 2024
August 12, 2024: Operation Apocalypse which was set to officially launch on August 16, 2024, in China with pre-downloads available starting on August 14, 2024, has been officially postponed, although makers say it isn’t “too far away.”
August 23, 2024: The official confirmation has arrived that the game is set to officially launch on August 30, 2024, at 10 am local time in China. For those eager to jump in early, the pre-download will be available starting August 28 at 10 am.
GamingonPhone has reached out to NetEase Games for a comment on this and will update as and when we receive a response.
Operation Apocalypse draws resemblance to Hyper Front, which was shut down in 2023
Before we get to the “Hyper Front” rumors, let me tell you some details about the new game. Operation Apocalypse is a mobile 5v5 multiplayer tactical shooting game that utilizes Unreal Engine 4 for the stunning graphics it delivers. Here, we battle using a unique Chinese culture-inspired theme with weapons, maps as well as heroes.
There will be five distinct hero positions, each with its unique set of responsibilities and traits. However, within these positions, there exist numerous hero roles, each offering a diverse range of abilities and playstyles. As expected, we will be getting some amazing competitive modes in the game, like team battles, solo matches, qualifiers, and different challenges.
Hyper Front was also an online shooter-based game which we fans were extremely hyped for. One of the talking points about the game became its close resemblance to Riot Games‘ popular shooter Valorant. Well, the ‘resemblance‘ was so great that NetEase was sued by Riot Games stating the game was “completely mirrored” and thus, the game had to ultimately shut down in 2023.
Operation Apocalypse China release is confirmed after being postponed earlier
As mentioned earlier, the game is all set to arrive this August 30, 2024. Still, if you are from China, you can secure your spots by signing up on the Haoyou Kuaidao app store and pre-download it two days prior. You can complete the process by scanning the QR code through the App Client.
There’s no clarity around China and worldwide launch of the game now, though I believe NetEase Games intends a global launch since the visuals and the details of the game look promising. However, as far as the global trademark is concerned, the Starzone Elite stands at being opposed, but this is not exactly a rejection but is being contested.
Therefore, let’s patiently await official details regarding this matter. Keep an eye on the official site for more updates.
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