Crossfire: Legends Returns to the Philippines: A New Beginning for the Revival?
After years of absence from the gaming scene, Crossfire: Legends is officially making its comeback with the first Alpha Test taking place in the Philippines this June. This announcement has stirred excitement among gamers, especially those who were once familiar with this iconic FPS title.
Notably, Crossfire: Legends is a mobile version of the well-known IP of the same name, developed by Tencent Games and published by Smilegate Entertainment. Launched in Vietnam in 2017, this game quickly garnered significant attention. However, after just three years, it was shut down, and currently, it is only operational in China. Therefore, the confirmation of the Alpha Test has led to a wave of anticipation from gamers eager for a “1-0-2” revival.
According to the latest announcement from Smilegate Entertainment, the Alpha Test of Crossfire: Legends will officially take place from June 5th to June 19th, 2025, specifically for Android devices and only available in the Philippines.
This is considered a significant step in the global relaunch strategy of the game. Choosing the Philippines as the initial testing ground may aim to assess the system’s stability and the players’ response. Currently, gamers in this country can register to participate in the test by accessing the official website, providing personal information, email, and phone number for review.
Crossfire: Legends Aims to Reclaim the Mobile Gaming Market
Despite facing numerous challenges, the return of Crossfire: Legends highlights untapped potential within this gaming genre. Previously, along with the Legends version, Tencent had also developed several other titles such as CrossFire: Warzone and Codename CF0…
At a time when the mobile FPS gaming market is booming with numerous competitors such as Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile, and the upcoming Valorant Mobile, Crossfire: Legends’ “relaunch” can bring significant changes. However, it certainly requires strategic steps to ensure it makes a successful mark in the gaming community.
Overall, the reopening of Crossfire: Legends represents a “rebirth” that many gamers are looking forward to. If the testing phase is successful, it is highly likely that the game will expand to other regions in the near future.
