Publisher Tripwire Interactive and developer Torn Banner Studios today announced that Chivalry 2 will receive a cross-play open beta, giving all interested players the opportunity of sampling the upcoming game's distinctive brand of first-person melee combat, alongside some archery and chicken throwing. Its start and end dates are also not that far away, being scheduled for the end of the month. Players across all platforms will be able to pre-load Chivalry 2 starting on May 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT/4 PM BST. The cross-play open beta will be the final test prior to the full version's June release, having its start date slated for Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00 AM EDT/4 PM BST.