SYNCED Open Beta is a playtest associated with SYNCED, a futuristic shooter set in a world reshaped by a nanotechnology disaster. The game’s premise follows Runners entering the Meridian, a sealed exclusion zone where rogue nanomachines have become dangerous creatures called Nanos. Their search for Nerva, a valuable nano-energy substance, gives the setting its mix of survival and fortune-seeking.
SYNCED’s distinctive design combines squad-based combat with the ability to turn defeated enemies into companions. Players can synchronize with Nanos and use different companion classes and customizable modifiers, creating tactical options against both roaming creatures and rival squads. The game also frames each expedition around preparation at Haven, where Runners can upgrade weapons and gear before heading back into the Meridian.
The broader game context describes both PvE and PvP matches, including battles against Nanos, rival squads and Tyrant bosses. Its three-person squads, customizable Runners and companion abilities point to a shooter built around coordinating a team while adapting a loadout to threats. Those details explain the associated game’s premise and design, rather than confirming which features or content are included in this particular playtest; test content may differ.
