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Steam News19 February 20264mo ago

New "REBIRTH" Mode Open Playtests

Hello Spirits, Today marks the console release of Death Howl, and to celebrate, we’re giving our Steam players an early look at something new.

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addedToday marks the console release of Death Howl, and to celebrate, we’re giving our Steam players an early look at something new. We’re opening access to an experimental playtest branch featuring an upcoming game mode called REBIRTH .
changedThis is your chance to dive back into the Spirit Realm, face fresh challenges, and help us shape the mode with your feedback.
addedHow to Enter the Open Playtests BranchThe game will update automatically, and you’ll be ready to play the new branch.
changedWhat Is REBIRTH?It is a mode designed for players who have already completed the game and are looking for a deeper, more demanding challenge.
addedWhat Is REBIRTH?All enemies have received new or enhanced abilities . Some are modifiers (like retaliate), while others introduce entirely new mechanics (for example, enemies multiplying themselves if you don’t deal with them quickly, or absorbing weaker enemies to gain their stats).
addedWhat Is REBIRTH?Realmless cards now feature a snazzy new look along with reworked stats and abilities, encouraging new strategies and deck builds.

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addedToday marks the console release of Death Howl, and to celebrate, we’re giving our Steam players an early look at something new. We’re opening access to an experimental playtest branch featuring an upcoming game mode called REBIRTH .
changedThis is your chance to dive back into the Spirit Realm, face fresh challenges, and help us shape the mode with your feedback.
addedThe game will update automatically, and you’ll be ready to play the new branch.
changedIt is a mode designed for players who have already completed the game and are looking for a deeper, more demanding challenge.
addedAll enemies have received new or enhanced abilities . Some are modifiers (like retaliate), while others introduce entirely new mechanics (for example, enemies multiplying themselves if you don’t deal with them quickly, or absorbing weaker enemies to gain their stats).

Today marks the console release of Death Howl, and to celebrate, we’re giving our Steam players an early look at something new. We’re opening access to an experimental playtest branch featuring an upcoming game mode called REBIRTH.

This is your chance to dive back into the Spirit Realm, face fresh challenges, and help us shape the mode with your feedback.

How to Enter the Open Playtests Branch

  • Right-click Death Howl in your Steam Library and select Properties.

  • Go to the Game Versions & Betas tab.

  • In the dropdown menu, select rebirth_testing to opt in.

  • Close the Properties window.

  • The game will update automatically, and you’ll be ready to play the new branch.

  • At any time, you can resume your previous save by going back to the same menu and selecting Default Public Version

What Is REBIRTH?

It is a mode designed for players who have already completed the game and are looking for a deeper, more demanding challenge.

  • Ro will appear in a blue robe in this mode.

  • In normal circumstances, this mode unlocks after completing the game on Normal difficulty.

  • The overall difficulty is higher, but still designed to be fair and rewarding for experienced players.

  • All enemies have received new or enhanced abilities. Some are modifiers (like retaliate), while others introduce entirely new mechanics (for example, enemies multiplying themselves if you don’t deal with them quickly, or absorbing weaker enemies to gain their stats).

  • Realmless cards now feature a snazzy new look along with reworked stats and abilities, encouraging new strategies and deck builds.

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An update with the new Rebirth Mode is planned for the first half of March. We can’t wait to see how you adapt to the new rules of the Spirit Realm. Your feedback during these playtests will help us fine-tune REBIRTH before its full release, so jump in, experiment, and let us know what you think on our Discord, Reddit, and the in-game form when exiting your playthrough!

See you beyond the veil! ~ The Outer Zone and 11 bit studios Teams

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Steam News / 19 February 2026

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