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Steam News13 April 20262mo ago

Closed Alpha Test #1 Announcement

Hello Vikings, The time has come to put our steel to the test. We are incredibly excited to announce that we are launching the first-ever playtest for Badassgard. This game is a labor of love and passion for our team.

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changedThe Alpha TimelineIn this first Closed Alpha, you’ll be experiencing the early stages of the game. We want as many warriors as possible to join us, so every single person who signs up will receive access.
changedHonoring the First WarriorsTo show our gratitude to everyone helping us build the world of Badassgard, we've prepared the following rewards for our Alpha participants:
changedHonoring the First WarriorsVikings who complete the feedback survey after the play test will earn an exclusive Alpha Skin, which will be waiting for you at the official game launch.

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changedIn this first Closed Alpha, you’ll be experiencing the early stages of the game. We want as many warriors as possible to join us, so every single person who signs up will receive access.
changedTo show our gratitude to everyone helping us build the world of Badassgard, we've prepared the following rewards for our Alpha participants:
changedVikings who complete the feedback survey after the play test will earn an exclusive Alpha Skin, which will be waiting for you at the official game launch.

Hello Vikings,

The time has come to put our steel to the test. We are incredibly excited to announce that we are launching the first-ever playtest for Badassgard.

This game is a labor of love and passion for our team. We’ve spent months building this world, and now we need your help to refine it. We aren't just looking for players; we’re looking for a vanguard to help us shape the future of the realm.

The Alpha Timeline

In this first Closed Alpha, you’ll be experiencing the early stages of the game. We want as many warriors as possible to join us, so every single person who signs up will receive access.

  • April 13: Sign-ups begin.

  • April 17 – 27: Closed Alpha Test is Live.

  • April 30: Feedback Deadline.

Don't worry if you're discovering this late. We will keep sign-ups open until the final hours of the test.

*All dates and time are KST

How Keys are Distributed

  • Early Sign-ups: If you join before April 17, you will receive your Steam key via email on the morning of the 17th (KST).

  • Active Alpha Sign-ups: If you join while the test is already live, we’ll be sending out keys in daily batches. You can expect yours within 24 hours of signing up.

Honoring the First Warriors

To show our gratitude to everyone helping us build the world of Badassgard, we've prepared the following rewards for our Alpha participants:

  • We will permanently engrave the name of every participant onto a massive stone located in the Hall of Fame.

  • We will grant the participants the exclusive ‘Closed Alpha Tester’ role in our Discord community.

  • Vikings who complete the feedback survey after the play test will earn an exclusive Alpha Skin, which will be waiting for you at the official game launch.

Join Us

As an indie team, your feedback is everything to us. We want to hear your thoughts, your critiques, and your ideas so we can make this game as legendary as possible.

Head over to the Badassgard Discord to sign up or ask us anything.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We’ll see you in the Veiled Sanctuary.

With Love & Fury,

The THECOVE Team

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Steam News / 13 April 2026

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