Categories: Originals

Ghost in the Shell: First Assault is a free shooter worth playing

Ghost in the Shell is a lot of things—a long-running manga and anime, one of the progenitors of cyberpunk, an obscure PlayStation title—but it's never been a free-to-play multiplayer shooter. Until now, that is, thanks to the efforts of studios Nexon and Neople. But what is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Online – First Assault really about? Other than hyphens and colons, of course. Well, we had a chance to preview the game before its launch on Steam Early Access today (time of writing), Monday, December 14. So let's find out.

If you're interested in joining First Assault's Early Access, you can apply through Nexon's official site. Also, although the game is free-to-play, you can buy your way into this early period. Below you'll find an overview of the packages available. We've also got the rundown on the origins of the project and its makers if you're interested.

Nexon and Steam

Steam Exclusive

Recruit Early Access Pack – $4.99

Beta access and exclusive MP-V5A Rare Tachikoma Weapon Skin

Operative Early Access Pack – $9.99

Recruit content plus M4A1 Rare Tachikoma Weapon Skin and two 100,000 GP coupons (one coupon unlocked at early access launch, the other at open beta)

Elite Early Access Pack – $29.99

Specialist content plus one additional character unlock coupon, exclusive Motoko Rare Character Skin and two additional 500,000 GP coupons

Specialist Early Access Pack – $14.99

Operative content plus one character unlock coupon and exclusive L118A-S1B Rare Tachikoma Weapon Skin

Austin Wood

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