Hand of the Gods Closed Beta Free for Xbox Live Gold Members

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The Gods are at war and you must lead them to victory!

From the creators of Smite, Hi-Rez Studios presents Hand of the Gods, a new strategy card game packed with mythological gods, powerful creatures, and dynamic spells. We’re huge fans of strategy and collectible card games, and our team is excited to bring the closed beta to Xbox One today for Xbox Live Gold members.

In Hand of the Gods you’ll wield Thor’s Hammer and release the Kraken, all beautifully rendered in Unreal Engine 4. You’ll command a leader, like Zeus or Odin, build an army of iconic gods, then wage war in competitive multiplayer matches. As you play cards, watch as the action unfolds. Gods, monsters, and spells are brought to life on the battlefield!

Hand of the Gods is easy to learn and hard to master. New players can immediately dive into the action with an assortment of pre-built starter decks. Veteran strategy and card game players can custom build their army from a collection of over a hundred unique cards.

Xbox Live Gold members receive a special bonus: five Core Packs to add to their collection, plus an exclusive player icon and card back. Xbox Live Gold members also receive an exclusive skin for the King of Gods, Zeus!

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