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SLOP – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
SLOP is an upcoming online co-op horror cooking game where up to four players must scavenge for ingredients in abandoned locations and prepare meals for their corporate overlords. Players must balance gathering resources with avoiding hungry creatures and the risk of explosive cooking mishaps. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Sky Mavis lines up Atia’s Legacy Playtest 4 and Terrariums V1.2 for the returning Lunacian Lounge
Sky Mavis is hosting its next Lunacian Lounge event, which will feature updates on Atia's Legacy Playtest 4 and Terrariums V1.2. This marks the first public mention of a fourth playtest for the Axie MMO, following previous PvP-focused sessions. The event will also cover behind-the-scenes work and discuss the evolution of the Axie economy and game design.
Here’s How To Check If You Can Play The Duskbloods This Month
Players can now check their status for the closed network test of FromSoftware's upcoming multiplayer title, The Duskbloods, on the Nintendo Switch 2. Registration results are available on the network test website, not via email. The test dates and times are also provided, with participants able to learn more about the game during this playtest.
Wreckreation 2 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wreckreation 2, an open-world arcade racing game set in Heartbreak City, is now accepting sign-ups for its playtest. Players can experience various event types and create their own challenges with the Live Mix tool. The game emphasizes strategic driving and utilizing the urban environment for takedowns.
Statistically, your PC probably doesn't come close to the recommended RAM requirement for this third-person…
The upcoming third-person shooter Cinder City will hold a pre-alpha playtest for US-based players aged 16 and over from August 14-16, requiring participants to sign an NDA. While an initial high RAM requirement of 64GB was corrected to a still substantial 32GB minimum, the developer NC and publisher Big Fire Games state that final system requirements may be lower due to ongoing optimization efforts.
Sci-fi MMO Cinder City is getting a pre-alpha playtest later this month so you can put its RAM hogging requirements to the test
Big Fire Games is holding a pre-alpha playtest for its sci-fi MMO Cinder City from August 14th to 16th, exclusively for US-based players over 16. The game, set in a near-future Seoul, features Cinderknights battling monsters and super soldiers in an open-world PvE environment with dungeons and raids. Initial reports of extreme RAM requirements have been revised, though the exact specifications are still being clarified.
PvP tank shooter Tyr opens its playtest to everyone on Steam until August 2
The free-to-play tank shooter Tyr, developed by Stoke Games, has opened its Steam playtest to all players until August 2nd. The game emphasizes strategic gameplay with custom-built tanks and unique armor profiles, focusing on tactical positioning over fast reflexes.
Guns & Dragons Playtest Signups Now Available
ABUTTON Inc has announced that signups for the Guns & Dragons playtest are now available via Steam. The upcoming first-person shooter, developed by the South Korean studio, will feature both a three-player co-op mode and a solo mode. The playtest is scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026, and the game will also be showcased at ChinaJoy 2026.
Atia’s Legacy to Get Spectator Mode in Time for Its Next Playtest, Sky Mavis Says
Sky Mavis has announced that a spectator mode will be added to Axie Infinity: Atia's Legacy in time for its next playtest. This feature will allow players to cast matches, follow tournaments, and watch friends play, addressing a key limitation from the previous PvP-only playtest. The exact date for the next playtest has not yet been revealed.
Legends of Aria reboot LOA Eternal has officially opened playtesting to all previous backers
Legends of Aria Eternal, the rebooted sandbox MMORPG operated by original lead developer Derek Brinkmann, has opened its playtesting phase to all previous backers. This includes players who purchased the game on Steam, Kickstarter backers, and Citizen's Pass subscribers, who will also receive a free copy upon full launch. Significant changes have been implemented, including the return of pre-profession abilities as boss loot, craftable artifacts, and a revamped in-game economy.
Rules: Motel Horizon – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rules: Motel Horizon, a survival horror game where players manage night shifts at a motel with monstrous guests, is now open for beta sign-ups. Players must follow cryptic rules to survive while investigating strange incidents and managing operations. Sign-ups are available via a 'Request Access' button.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Cross-Platform Playtest Announced for July 24th to 27th
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will feature a cross-platform playtest from July 24th to 27th, allowing players on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 to test the game together. The upcoming expansion, set to release on August 13th, will introduce the new Đắk Tô Airfield map and aims for 60 FPS performance. Participation in the playtest requires a PlayStation Plus or Game Pass Essential subscription on consoles.
Bandwagon Playtest
Bippinbits has opened sign-ups for playtesters for their upcoming open-world adventure game, Bandwagon. Players interested in participating can register on Steam for the 'survivors-lite' experience.
Deaths of Peck – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deaths of Peck is a fast-paced 2D platformer where players control an immortal goblin named Peck who must rescue captured friends from an orc tower. Dying strategically unlocks new abilities and paths, with a hand-drawn art style balancing charm and gore. A playtest is currently available for players to experience the prototype and provide feedback.
Stars of Icarus Delay, Playtest
Muse Games has announced a delay for their tactical spaceship shooter, Stars of Icarus, which is now slated for release in the first quarter of next year. The announcement, made via a Steam post, also revealed details about the game's upcoming playtest.
Maze of Gains 2.0 second playtest goes public as Onchain Heroes lifts NFT gate
Onchain Heroes has opened the second playtest for its extraction roguelike Maze of Gains 2.0 to the public, removing the NFT requirement from the initial round. Players can now access the game by participating and providing feedback, with the opportunity to earn keys ahead of the full release. The game is built on Abstract and utilizes the $HERO token.
Dominus Automa opens sign-ups for its Steam Multiplayer Playtest
Metashift Labs has opened sign-ups for the multiplayer playtest of Dominus Automa, an automated idle MMORPG. The playtest, launching August 7, will allow players to experience the game's shared world, hero progression, and core MMORPG activities on PC. Dominus Automa is designed for players who enjoy deep progression systems without the need for constant manual grinding.
The Duskbloods' promised playtest is happening next month on Switch 2, and it sure looks like getting in will be hard
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, will hold a closed network playtest from August 21st to 24th for Nintendo Switch owners with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Applications open on July 22nd and close on July 28th, with successful applicants notified on August 7th. The playtest will feature up to eight players in online PvPvE matches, though bugs and balance issues are expected.
Darrington Press Releases New Daggerheart Summoner Playtest, Introducing New Arcane Power
Darrington Press has released a new playtest for the Daggerheart Summoner class, a spellcasting role focused on conjuring otherworldly beings. This playtest material, available for free on the Daggerheart website, introduces two subclasses: Necromancer and Theurgist, and includes mechanics for managing Stress and summoning spirits. A player feedback survey for the Summoner class will open on July 23rd.
Evening Consolidation
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy, as announced by Treyarch. Additionally, an Xbox Insider Playtest for Wreck Runners is now open.