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INTO THE FIRE – NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AND PUBLIC PLAYTESTS ANNOUNCED FOR WISHLISTED EVENT
Starward Industries announced a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming game Into the Fire, which will be revealed during the Steam Wishlisted event on April 24, 2026. Alongside the trailer, the studio will launch public playtests for the game on Steam, allowing players to experience intense rescue missions and dynamic environmental effects firsthand.
Gloria Victis kicks off its first public Steam playtest under new publisher Gamigo
Gloria Victis has launched its first public Steam playtest since its development revival and acquisition by new publisher Gamigo. The playtest, running until April 27th, allows players to experience updated graphics, faction PvP battles, a player-driven economy, and realistic medieval combat. This event marks a new chapter for the medieval MMORPG after its hiatus in 2023.
Hello Neighbor 3 Playtest
Steam is now offering a playtest for Hello Neighbor 3, the upcoming installment in the sandbox stealth game series. The version available for testing is described as "pre-alpha."
Gothic-Style ARPG Asterfel Launches First Playtest Ahead of Steam’s Medieval Fest!
The gothic-style action RPG Asterfel has launched its first playtest, coinciding with Steam's Medieval Fest. Players can experience the game as a shipwrecked survivor on the island of Asterfel, choosing to align with one of three factions and engaging in deep combat. The playtest is available now on PC via Steam.
Valkyrie Initiative Announces Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord Playtest Now Live on Steam from April 15 to April 29
Valkyrie Initiative and SK Team have launched a limited-time playtest for their upcoming turn-based strategy RPG, Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, on Steam. The playtest, running from April 15 to April 29, allows players to experience the first chapter of the Undead campaign and a new Skirmish mode. Participants who unlock the 'Strategist' achievement will receive exclusive in-game rewards at launch.
Third-Person Action RPG Asterfel Playtest Coming April 17
Mysteria Studios announced a Steam playtest for their third-person action RPG Asterfel, scheduled to begin April 17 as part of Steam Medieval Fest. Players will explore the dark fantasy world, experiment with combat styles, and make narrative choices. The article also briefly mentions global launches for OneState, a Conan the Barbarian DLC for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, and the closed beta for World of Tanks: HEAT.
Gloria Victis’ new publisher, Gamigo, opens signups for April playtest through Steam
Gamigo, the new publisher for Gloria Victis, has opened signups for an upcoming playtest of the revived PvP MMORPG. The playtest, coinciding with Steam's Medieval Fest, will run from April 20 to April 27 and will feature the game's core mechanics including skill-based combat and player-driven economy. Participants will receive in-game rewards, though progress will be wiped before the official launch.
Valkyrie Initiative Announces Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord Steam Playtest Dates
Valkyrie Initiative and SK Team have announced that the Steam Playtest for Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord will run from April 15 to April 29, 2026. Players who unlock the 'Strategist' achievement during the Playtest will receive an exclusive launch reward. This turn-based strategy RPG features tactical combat, squad progression, and army management in a dark fantasy setting.
Fractured Conquest confirms a 24-hour playtest for May 7 with new caves, features, and classes
Happy Cauldron Games has announced a 24-hour playtest for Fractured Conquest, formerly Fractured Online, scheduled for May 7th. This test will accommodate four times more players than previous sessions and introduce new features including nine weapons, five armor types, a cave system, proximity voice chat, and initial crafting/gathering mechanics. Two new classes, the Spellweaver and Anointer, will also be available for players to try.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Darwin’s Paradox!, Super Meat Boy 3D, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Darwin's Paradox! and Super Meat Boy 3D for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Other notable titles launching include GRIME II, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, and Temtem: Swarm. Physical releases are limited to game-key card versions of POOL ROOM BILLIARD and SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch.
Tiny Metal 2 Opens Steam Co-Op Playtest on April 2 Ahead of Spring 2027 Launch
Area 35 has announced a limited Steam playtest for Tiny Metal 2, running from April 2 to April 29, offering players their first hands-on experience with the tactical wargame sequel. The playtest will feature single-player and local co-op modes, introducing new mechanics like Focus Fire and up to four-player battles, with a full launch planned for spring 2027.
TINY METAL 2 delayed to 2027, closed playtest set for April 2 to 29
AREA 34 and AREA 35 have delayed the strategy game TINY METAL 2 to 2027. A closed playtest for the game is scheduled to run from April 2 to April 29.
Ex-Overwatch Dev's New FPS Action Game Opens For Testing Soon, How To Sign Up
The Legend of California, a new first-person shooter from former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan and developer Kintsugiyama, will hold its first public playtest from March 26-30 on Steam. While not everyone who requests access will be accepted, players invited to the alpha test will be able to share content freely. Future tests, including a larger beta, are planned before an early-access launch.
"RISING SPIRIT" EXPANDS ITS WORLD: BRUTAL BOXING LIFE SIM ANNOUNCES THREE UNIQUE CITIES, STORY QUESTS, AND UPCOMING PLAYTEST
Solo developer Burak Piskin announced significant expansions for the boxing RPG life simulator, Rising Spirit. The game will feature three distinct cities, a robust mission system with story quests, and a new 'Special Move' system. An upcoming playtest will allow players to experience the game's opening chapter.
Stars Reach introduces the new planet of Crucible and the start of new weapon trees in latest patch
Stars Reach has released a new patch introducing the planet Crucible and the start of new weapon trees. Crucible is an inhospitable but resource-rich world that serves as part of the game's onramp, granting XP and resources for new players. The update also includes a new plasma grenade launcher, rebalanced movement speed, custom loadouts, and improved healing mechanics, alongside announcements for upcoming playtest dates.
Starfinder: Afterlight’s First Public Beta Playtest Begins on March 19
Epictellers Entertainment announced that the first Public Beta Playtest for Starfinder: Afterlight will begin on March 19, allowing players to register via Steam. This playtest offers a 45-60 minute introduction to the party-based RPG, showcasing combat, exploration, and featuring voice actors like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark. The game is set to release in Early Access in 2026.
Second Public Playtest for The Vow: Vampire's Curse news
The Vow: Vampire's Curse is announcing its second public playtest, running from March 9 to March 16, following player feedback and implemented changes. Key updates include reworked defeat rules, redesigned Day phase abilities, three new building types, and the introduction of traps and auras for battlefield control. The developers have also added new items, ally types, improved sound effects, visual clarity, and a new blood system.
Scars of Honor sets its next playtest for April 30 on Steam
Beast Burst Entertainment has announced a new playtest for their free-to-play MMORPG, Scars of Honor, which will be available on Steam from April 30th to May 11th. This technical test will feature combat and system updates, with invitations being sent out in waves.
The Black Spades Preview is Available Today for Xbox Insiders!
A preview for the card game Black Spades is now available for Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Players can join the preview to provide feedback to the developers at Konsole Kingz to help refine the game before its official release. Participation is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Playtest
The narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, developed by Schisma Games and published by 101XP, is now available for playtesting on Windows via Steam. Players can access the playtest through the game's Steam listing.