https://wccftech.com/crucible-returns-closed-beta/

In an unusual step for a live service game, Amazon Game Studios and Relentless Studios will be taking the current state of Crucible and reverting it back into a closed beta test. The current release of Crucible left some fans and critics left wondering if this hero shooter would survive, from a current Metacritic score of 56 to the removal of two core modes (Alpha Hunters and Harvester Command). Today, Relentless Studios announced what's to come for their hero shooter.

A few weeks ago, I told you about the steps we were taking to change and improve Crucible in response to your feedback. That plan is still the same, but we’re taking a new step that will help us focus on providing the best possible experience for our players as we continue to make the game better. Starting tomorrow, Crucible is moving to closed beta. We’ll continue following the roadmap we laid out previously and working on map, combat, and system changes to improve the Heart of the Hives experience as well as implementing other improvements based on your feedback and what we think the game needs in order to thrive.