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Steam News26 June 202610d ago

DevLog 06: Closed Alpha Playtest Incoming!

Hey Explorers! Long time no post! Sorry, we’ve been radio silent for a bit. The team has been locked away in the dev cave, cooking up something amazing.

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Hey Explorers!

What changed

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  • Maps
  • Gameplay
changed🏭 What We're TestingCore Colony Management: Building, surviving, and expanding across the dangerous terrain.
added🏭 What We're TestingExpeditions: Sending your scouts into the Fog of War to claim new areas and salvage valuable loot from forgotten ruins.

Above: Colonies of the Mist changes

changedCore Colony Management: Building, surviving, and expanding across the dangerous terrain.
addedExpeditions: Sending your scouts into the Fog of War to claim new areas and salvage valuable loot from forgotten ruins.

Long time no post! Sorry, we’ve been radio silent for a bit. The team has been locked away in the dev cave, cooking up something amazing. While we've spent past devlogs showing you how we're building our outposts, coding ziplines, and perfecting the fog of war, we are finally ready to let you experience the Mist for yourselves.

We are officially preparing for our Closed Alpha Playtest, and we want YOU to join the expedition!

🚀 How to Join the Closed Alpha Playtest

Want to get your hands on the build and help shape the future of Above: Colonies of the Mist?

👉 [CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM] 👈

⚠️ Please Note: Access is strictly limited. Because we are looking for targeted feedback on our core systems, not everyone who applies will get in. Furthermore, this is a confidential test, so no streaming, videos, or public sharing of gameplay is allowed. We'll be selecting a limited number of colonists for this initial wave, but don't worry, there will be more opportunities in the future!

🏭 What We're Testing

You'll get a first-hand look at:

  • Core Colony Management: Building, surviving, and expanding across the dangerous terrain.

  • The Mist Lifecycle: Directly interacting with the mist and managing its effects.

  • ExpeditionsSending your scouts into the Fog of War to claim new areas and salvage valuable loot from forgotten ruins.

We can’t wait to watch you build, survive, and explore this world.

Go fill out the form, cross your fingers, and we'll see you in the Mist soon!

Best,

The Docklight Games Team

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Steam News / 26 June 2026

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