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Steam News17 March 20263mo ago

Code-Black Pre-Release Closed Playtest

The Pre-Release Closed Playtest for Code-Black will be happening the whole weekend of April 3-5 Join the Discord in order to gain access ːsteamthisː Whats this all About?

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition10 changes1 removal
  • Compatibility
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Store
changedThe Pre-Release Closed Playtest for Code-Black will be happening the whole weekend of April 3-5
changedWhats this all About?This closed playtest will be for testing the core-loop and mechanics, evaluating performance on different machines, and balancing gameplay
changedWhats this all About?ːsteamthumbsupː Please keep in mind Code-Black is a solo-developed game, and certain features, enemies, weapons, animations, artwork, audio, and UI are all still a work in progress, and will remain in development until the community and I are satisfied with the quality.
removedWhats this all About?Some Features are still experimental, being improved or iterated on, and or may be removed/changed before release
changedWhats this all About?Artwork and set-dressing of the level is not completed, and the level will continue to change often even after release
changedWhats this all About?UI is still a work in progress, and not all information is being displayed yet (or working properly) and initial tutorials are still being implemented

The Pre-Release Closed Playtest for Code-Black will be happening the whole weekend of April 3-5

Join the Discord in order to gain access ːsteamthisː

Whats this all About?

This closed playtest will be for testing the core-loop and mechanics, evaluating performance on different machines, and balancing gameplay

ːsteamthumbsupː Please keep in mind Code-Black is a solo-developed game, and certain features, enemies, weapons, animations, artwork, audio, and UI are all still a work in progress, and will remain in development until the community and I are satisfied with the quality.

  • Some Features are still experimental, being improved or iterated on, and or may be removed/changed before release

  • Artwork and set-dressing of the level is not completed, and the level will continue to change often even after release

  • UI is still a work in progress, and not all information is being displayed yet (or working properly) and initial tutorials are still being implemented

  • Controllers are not fully supported yet, in UI or in Gameplay, and Keyboard/Mouse is highly recommended for playtesting

Why Join Now?

From here on out, if you are part of the"Founder"members in the Code-Black Discord, or you received a key before Early Access, you will also be included in any future pre-release playtest

Keys received before Early Access will be revoked on release and you will need to purchase the game for $5 USD but Founders will also still be a part of the close nit community and we will constantly be collaborating and talking about how to improve the game

The following weekends between April 5-18 may include additional playtests for testing controller support, leaderboards and achievements, and any other features or mechanics that were not included in any previous playtest

Lets Get Excited

Can't wait to see you all there and have you a part of this growing community of FPS lovers and gamers alike! ːsteamhappyː

Don't forget to Wishlist the game

You can also view the more updates about Code-Black on my Youtube or watch the Announcement Trailer below - more content including a new Gameplay Trailer will be coming soon!

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Steam News / 17 March 2026

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