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Steam News20 May 20261mo ago

Welcome to the Arkheron Playtest!

We’ve recently started opening up Steam Playtest invites for players to come join us for our weekly playtest sessions. If you’re new or returning, welcome (back)! Here’s everything you need to know to play Arkheron.

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addedWe’ve recently started opening up Steam Playtest invites for players to come join us for our weekly playtest sessions. If you’re new or returning, welcome (back)! Here’s everything you need to know to play Arkheron.
changedHeads up:Arkheron is currently in a pre-launch development state, playable through open queues during weekly events (listed below) and any time with custom games. Our plan is to iterate on the game each week, and slowly expand access to a wider group of players over time.
changedDownload Arkheron If you’ve been selected, you’ll receive an official email from Steam alerting you. “Arkheron Playtest” should immediately appear in your Steam Library. Depending on the size of your library, you may need to search for it. Having trouble finding Arkheron? Hit us up at support@bonfirestudios.com Download the “Arkheron Playtest” to prepare for the weekly events!

Arkheron changes

addedWe’ve recently started opening up Steam Playtest invites for players to come join us for our weekly playtest sessions. If you’re new or returning, welcome (back)! Here’s everything you need to know to play Arkheron.
changedHeads up:Arkheron is currently in a pre-launch development state, playable through open queues during weekly events (listed below) and any time with custom games. Our plan is to iterate on the game each week, and slowly expand access to a wider group of players over time.
changedDownload Arkheron If you’ve been selected, you’ll receive an official email from Steam alerting you. “Arkheron Playtest” should immediately appear in your Steam Library. Depending on the size of your library, you may need to search for it. Having trouble finding Arkheron? Hit us up at support@bonfirestudios.com Download the “Arkheron Playtest” to prepare for the weekly events!

We’ve recently started opening up Steam Playtest invites for players to come join us for our weekly playtest sessions. If you’re new or returning, welcome (back)! Here’s everything you need to know to play Arkheron.

Heads up:Arkheron is currently in a pre-launch development state, playable through open queues during weekly events (listed below) and any time with custom games. Our plan is to iterate on the game each week, and slowly expand access to a wider group of players over time.

For the next few weeks, we’ll be testing Spires, an arena-style game mode focused on combat, combat, and more combat. As we go and expand our player numbers, expect traditional Ascension (Arkheron’s core, battle-royale style game mode) to return to the queue rotation.

In this phase of development, expect quick changes, regular patches, and sometimes a less-than-polished experience. We’d love your feedback, and appreciate everyone who joins in the fun.

How to Play:

  1. Download Arkheron

    • If you’ve been selected, you’ll receive an official email from Steam alerting you.

    • “Arkheron Playtest” should immediately appear in your Steam Library.

      • Depending on the size of your library, you may need to search for it.

      • Having trouble finding Arkheron? Hit us up at support@bonfirestudios.com

    • Download the “Arkheron Playtest” to prepare for the weekly events!

  2. Find Your Queue Times

    • The Arkheron Playtest gathers weekly on Thursdays and Fridays to bring the community together and play the latest changes.

      • On Thursdays, we host Community Night in NA & EU.

        • Europe - 7PM - 9PM UTC

          • 8PM - 10PM BST

          • 9PM - 11PM CEST

        • North America - 2AM - 4AM UTC

          • 7PM - 9PM PDT

          • 10PM - 12AM EDT

      • On Fridays, we host Friday Night Fights in NA, EU, and APAC.

        • Asia / Pacific - 12PM - 2PM UTC

          • 9PM - 11PM JST/KST

        • Europe - 7PM - 9PM UTC

          • 8PM - 10PM BST

          • 9PM - 11PM CEST

        • North America - 2AM - 4AM UTC

          • 7PM - 9PM PDT

          • 10PM - 12AM EDT

  3. Play 24/7 Custom Games

    • Outside of playtesting times, “Custom Games” is always available for you to play either with fellow playtesters (you can often find a crew for custom games in our Discord) - or you can get some practice in against bot matches.

Play live weekly!

  • Questions? Head on over to the Discord.

Source

Steam News / 20 May 2026

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