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Generic Fighter Maybe – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Generic Fighter Maybe is an arcade-style 2D fighting game featuring stylized presentation, zany battle moves, and simplistic doodles for two players. The game includes classic fighting mechanics like combos, specials, blocking, throws, and unique Super Moves for each character. Sign-ups for the game's beta are now open.
Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & Memories
Several MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.
Some 35,000 people signed up to test EverQuest Legends, whose beta begins today
The beta for EverQuest Legends, a standalone throwback game backed by Daybreak Game Company, begins today with an initial wave of a few hundred players selected from nearly 35,000 sign-ups. Executive producer David Youssefi stated that more participants will be added over the coming weeks. The beta is under a strict NDA, and the full launch is still planned for July.
The Granblue Fantasy: Relink stress test is now live on Nintendo Switch 2
A stress test for the upcoming Granblue Fantasy: Relink expansion, titled Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Beta Test, is now available on the Nintendo Switch. This open beta aims to identify and resolve any technical issues before the full release.
LOL Land Introduces Multiplayer Party Mode Beta Featuring Four
LOL Land has launched a beta for its new multiplayer mode, "LOL Land Party," allowing up to four players to compete in real-time on the same board for a prize pool. This mode emphasizes strategic play over free spins and mini-games, featuring strategy-only maps and consumable items to hinder opponents. The beta is currently accessible in Free Mode with an entry fee of 1,000 points and 200 rolls.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Launches Paid Beta That’s Actually Early Access
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has launched a 'closed beta' that requires players to purchase special editions, effectively functioning as paid early access. This model blurs the lines between testing and revenue generation, potentially setting a precedent for future game launches. The article discusses the implications of this paid beta for player expectations and developer monetization strategies.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Beta Video Showcases Beta, Summon System
Cygames released a new video promoting the upcoming beta test for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, featuring creative director Tetsuya Fukuhara. The beta, available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, will showcase the new Summon system, where players call allies to deal damage. The full game launches July 9, 2026.
Transport Fever 3: Urban Games kündigt Curated Mods Program an und intensiviert die Beta Tests
Urban Games has announced a new Curated Mods Program for Transport Fever 3, granting early access to select modders to ensure high-quality, developer-supported mods at launch. The company is also intensifying closed beta testing, including for consoles, to focus on stability and performance. Transport Fever 3 will feature enhanced modding tools and an integrated Mod Hub, with a curated selection of mods available from release.
New Honkai: Nexus Anima Aspect Exploration Project Beta Test Recruitment Opens
HoYoVerse has opened recruitment for a confidential, long-term beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, dubbed the Aspect Exploration Project. Participants must be 18 or older and agree to an NDA, with testing available on PC, Android, and iOS devices. The beta will feature concept art for new characters and locations, including urban streets, a futuristic office complex, and an elegant hotel.
Betawatch: Camelot Unchained opens another ‘early access’ weekend, Windrose goes viral
Camelot Unchained is hosting another early access weekend, though details are under NDA and current early access is unavailable. The article also highlights Windrose and MapleStory Classic World as games currently in early access or beta testing. It clarifies the definitions of open and closed testing phases for MMOs.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
'I Am a Victim of My Own Success' – Invincible VS Fans Call for Rage Quitting to Be Penalized as Beta Comes to an End
As the beta test for Invincible VS concludes, players are urging Skybound and Quarter Up to address the issue of "rage quitting." The community hopes for measures to penalize players who leave matches prematurely.
Hearts of Iron IV Beta Update Paused This Week, Returns Next Week
Paradox Interactive has paused the open beta updates for Hearts of Iron IV this week, with plans to resume them next week. Game Designer Zwirbaum communicated the temporary halt directly to the community, citing a need for the development cycle to breathe. This transparent approach to development pauses is highlighted as a way to build trust with players.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets beta, Lord of Mysteries sets expectations
Several MMORPGs are entering or continuing beta testing phases, including EverQuest Legends which begins a strictly NDA-based closed beta on April 24th. Lord of Mysteries, an adaptation of Chinese novels, and Crystalfall, an 'Exile-like' MMOARPG, are also highlighted. Windrose, a pirate survival game, is set to enter early access on April 14th.
Counter-Strike Animgraph 2 Beta Cuts Network Lag, Brings New Bugs
Valve has released the Animgraph 2 Beta for Counter-Strike 2, aiming to significantly reduce network bandwidth utilization and decrease in-game lag. While this update promises improved performance, especially in critical moments, the beta also introduces new bugs, including fatal errors that can crash the client when connecting to servers with different builds. This initiative addresses long-standing player complaints about the game's netcode since the launch of CS2.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Beta Signups
System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital are opening beta signups for STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a new standalone addition to the Astroneer universe. Further details regarding the beta test are expected soon.
Egg Souls – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Egg Souls, a new physics-driven platformer where players control a stork egg, is opening beta sign-ups. The game challenges players with rolling momentum, precise jumps, and dashes to navigate home, blending platforming with physics puzzles. Feedback from beta testers will help shape the final release.
Rune Hero Launches Season 0 on April 6
Rune Hero is launching its Season 0 on April 6, featuring its first full seasonal loop and a live in-game economy. Players can earn Soul Shards, convert them to Season Gems, and compete for a USDT prize pool. Perks from the Season 0 Battle Pass will carry over to the second closed beta, which runs until April 26.
Betawatch: RuneScape Dragonwilds’ dedicated servers, Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era’s release countdown
RuneScape Dragonwilds has received an update adding dedicated servers and new quest content. Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era is preparing for its early access launch on April 30th. Additionally, Stars Reach is introducing a new tutorial experience, and Petit Planet has opened signups for its beta test on April 21st.
Petit Planet, the upcoming 'cozy galactic life sim' from HoYoVerse, is taking signups for a new beta test…
HoYoVerse is now accepting signups for a closed beta test for its upcoming cozy galactic life simulation game, Petit Planet, which is scheduled to begin on April 21. The beta, referred to as the Stardrift Test, will introduce new features and activities. While a release date has not been announced, the game is reportedly in its final stages of development.
