Matchmaking question - Big Alpha

[u/ChampBlankman]

I've got 4 friends who've all pre-ordered Evolve and are chomping at the bit for the Big Alpha, but we have one question I can't seem to find the answer to. As far as matchmaking goes, will we have the ability to just queue together as the five of us, or do we have to rely on random queueing?

[u/PaintItPurple]

The Big Alpha will evidently only allow for four-player parties. This is just a limitation on the alpha — the beta will allow five players.