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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.
SOEDESCO Announces Farming Camp Steam Playtest on July 17
SOEDESCO and Innerfire Studios announced that the Steam Playtest for Farming Camp will run from July 17 to August 2. Players can sign up on the Steam page to experience the cozy farming adventure and provide feedback before the full release. The playtest will feature core farming activities and the atmosphere of Evertree Farming Camp.
SOEDESCO Announces Farming Camp Steam Playtest on July 17
SOEDESCO and Innerfire Studios announced that the Steam Playtest for Farming Camp will run from July 17 to August 2. Players can sign up on the Steam page to experience the cozy farming adventure and provide feedback before the game's full launch.
Sealbreakers – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sealbreakers is a top-down roguelite brawler where players control disgraced warrior monks using only their fists to fight through collapsing realities. The game features a combat system that rewards precise timing and positioning, with an expanding moveset and evolving fighter archetypes. Players can sign up for a playtest to experience the game's unique blend of medieval fantasy and modern dystopia.
Onchain Heroes Unveils Maze of Gains 2.0 Playtest Featuring 250 Arcade Keys
Onchain Heroes has launched an incentivized playtest for Maze of Gains 2.0, offering players a chance to win 250 Arcade Keys. The update introduces new persistent upgrades, redesigned battle systems, and requires a Ringbearer NFT or Expedition Pass for participation. This playtest aims to gather crucial player feedback for the game, which is set on the Abstract Ethereum Layer 2 network.
Enter The Pit: XBOX Insiders Can Play Pit of Goblin Today!
Xbox Insiders can now playtest the co-op survival extraction game Pit of Goblin on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game challenges players to descend into 'The Pit' to gather resources and feed their King Queen, with each playthrough offering a unique experience. Feedback is encouraged through Discord and the Xbox Insiders subreddit.
Atias Legacy Playtest 3: New Gameplay Features Launch
Axie Infinity has launched Playtest 3 for its game Atia's Legacy, introducing a new real-time PvP mode with a free-for-all format where players aim for 10 kills within a five-minute session. The playtest features strategic elements, weapon variety, and new power-ups, alongside the Trial of Eight competition with a prize pool of 2,500 bAXS. Players can access this playtest on iOS, Android, and PC.
Cleaner Company Playtest
Playtesting is currently underway on PC for the game Cleaner Company, which allows players to experience space-themed cleaning missions. The game is available for testing on Steam.
Forge Your Kingdom and Put It to the Test: Reign of Victory Opens Public Playtest June 27
Reign of Victory, an upcoming multiplayer open-world medieval RPG, will hold its first public playtest on Saturday, June 27th, starting at 5 PM Eastern. The limited-time session aims to gather player feedback on first impressions and multiplayer functionality to help refine the game before future testing phases. Interested players can request a Steam key via the game's official Discord server.
Caravana 2000 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Caravana 2000, an action roguelike survivor game set in Brazil, is now open for beta sign-ups. Players control cursed performers battling supernatural hordes with absurd, culturally inspired weapons and combine gadgets to create powerful builds. The game features unlockable characters and costumes, blending supernatural horror with street party atmosphere and humor.
