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August Playtest Roadmap: Your First Deployment

Steam post image AUGUST PLAYTEST ROADMAP The August Playtest is approaching, and we’re ready to share what your first deployment into the Backrooms will include.

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changedAUGUST PLAYTEST ROADMAPThe August Playtest is approaching, and we’re ready to share what your first deployment into the Backrooms will include. This playtest is the first operational slice of Backroom Cleaners . It is not a complete showcase of every area, entity, and system planned for the game. Instead, the August Playtest is built around one playable stage, giving you an early hands-on look at the core experience: Cleaners, bacteria, hostile entity encounters, and boss fights.
changedWHAT’S INCLUDED1 playable stage
addedTHE FIRST OPERATIONThis is only the beginning. The August Playtest is your first chance to experience the core of Backroom Cleaners in action. More areas, threats, and new operations await beyond this initial deployment. We look forward to seeing how your team approaches the sector.

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changedThe August Playtest is approaching, and we’re ready to share what your first deployment into the Backrooms will include. This playtest is the first operational slice of Backroom Cleaners . It is not a complete showcase of every area, entity, and system planned for the game. Instead, the August Playtest is built around one playable stage, giving you an early hands-on look at the core experience: Cleaners, bacteria, hostile entity encounters, and boss fights.
changed1 playable stage
addedThis is only the beginning. The August Playtest is your first chance to experience the core of Backroom Cleaners in action. More areas, threats, and new operations await beyond this initial deployment. We look forward to seeing how your team approaches the sector.

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AUGUST PLAYTEST ROADMAP

The August Playtest is approaching, and we’re ready to share what your first deployment into the Backrooms will include. This playtest is the first operational slice of Backroom Cleaners. It is not a complete showcase of every area, entity, and system planned for the game. Instead, the August Playtest is built around one playable stage, giving you an early hands-on look at the core experience: Cleaners, bacteria, hostile entity encounters, and boss fights.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 1 playable stage

  • 4 playable Cleaners

  • 30+ selectable bacteria

  • 4 normal entities

  • 2 hazardous entities

  • 1 elite entity

  • 2 boss entities

THE FIRST OPERATION

This is only the beginning. The August Playtest is your first chance to experience the core of Backroom Cleaners in action. More areas, threats, and new operations await beyond this initial deployment. We look forward to seeing how your team approaches the sector.

JOIN THE PLAYTEST

Playtest sign-ups are open now. The playtest begins in late August.

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