Steam News 17 November 20256mo ago

📢 Cosmic Carnage Playtest: Report for Duty, Astronauts!

Hello brave astronauts, We are excited to announce a new Steam Playtest for Cosmic Carnage is just around the corner! The cosmos is a dangerous place, and we need your help to clear out the final bugs, balance the weapo…

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addedHello brave astronauts,We are excited to announce a new Steam Playtest for Cosmic Carnage is just around the corner! The cosmos is a dangerous place, and we need your help to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch.

changed📋 Playtest DetailsStart Date: Wednesday November 19th 2025 Initial Duration: 1 Week Potential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks) depending on testing needs, the amount of feedback we receive, and the types of bugs we uncover. We will keep you updated via Steam News posts if an extension is required.

changed📋 Playtest DetailsProgression and balance: Does the game feel too easy, too hard, or just right.

changed📋 Playtest DetailsPerformance issues: Stutters, crashes, or low frame rates.

changed📋 Playtest DetailsGeneral polish: Typos, visual glitches, and sound issues.

removed📋 Playtest DetailsTemporary Access: Please remember that this playtest provides temporary access to a pre-release build of the game. Once the playtest ends, the game will be removed from your library. You will need to purchase the final game at launch to own it permanently.

Hello brave astronauts,

We are excited to announce a new Steam Playtest for Cosmic Carnage is just around the corner! The cosmos is a dangerous place, and we need your help to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch.

This is your chance to get an early look at a late stage build of the game and help us identify those last minute anomalies.

📋 Playtest Details

Start Date: Wednesday November 19th 2025 Initial Duration: 1 Week Potential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks) depending on testing needs, the amount of feedback we receive, and the types of bugs we uncover. We will keep you updated via Steam News posts if an extension is required.

🎮 What We Are Testing

This is a comprehensive playtest of the game's full content. We're looking for feedback on:

Game breaking bugs: Issues that prevent you from completing a level or the entire game.
Progression and balance: Does the game feel too easy, too hard, or just right.
Performance issues: Stutters, crashes, or low frame rates.
General polish: Typos, visual glitches, and sound issues.

⚠️ Important Notes

Temporary AccessPlease remember that this playtest provides temporary access to a pre-release build of the game. Once the playtest ends, the game will be removed from your library. You will need to purchase the final game at launch to own it permanently.
Buggy Builds: This is a test build; you may encounter bugs. Reporting them is your primary objective!
Feedback: You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.

👇 Join the Fleet

If you haven't already, head over to the store page, locate the "Join the Cosmic Carnage Playtest" section and click "Request Access."

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440650/Cosmic_Carnage/"]We can't wait to see you in game and appreciate all your help!

Happy testing,

- Lionsword

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