Amazon Games’ Montreal studio is gearing up to let players experience their first project, March of Giants. This 4v4 “War MOBA” will host a Closed Alpha on PC from September 2nd to 10th, 2025. Players in the United States, Canada, or Mexico with a Steam account can request access.
This marks the debut release for Amazon Games Montreal and the first original title helmed by creative director Xavier Marquis, a Rainbow Six Siege veteran. The studio joins Amazon’s growing roster of internal teams, following the company’s success in publishing MMOs like New World and Lost Ark. March of Giants aims to carve out its own niche by blending traditional lane-based objectives with large-scale army control, in a genre currently dominated by League of Legends and Dota 2.
Key Details from the Alpha Announcement:
- 4v4 matches where players command colossal “Giants,” functioning as hero units.
- A strategic layer allowing each Giant to control thousands of AI soldiers, merging MOBA and RTS elements.
- Players can construct “Battleworks” to advance lanes, secure territory, or defend objectives.
- The alpha features 15 Giants, with 10 initially available and the remaining unlocking through gameplay.
- The client is PC-exclusive, supports English only, and is subject to a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
- Amazon intends to conduct further regional tests after gathering feedback and technical data from this initial phase.
While Amazon hasn’t announced a release date, they emphasize that player feedback from this alpha will influence balance, map design, and future testing stages. Given the studio’s experience in competitive shooters and Amazon’s ongoing investment in live-service games, March of Giants is one to watch if you’re seeking a novel twist on the MOBA formula.
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