Steam News7 August 20262d ago

Join Our Playtest Next Week!

It's been quite a while since our last playtest in June, and thanks to all the feedback you shared, a lot has changed. We'd love to have you join us and help shape the game once again!

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What changed

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Gameplay
UI and audio
Performance
Balance

changedIt's been quite a while since our last playtest in June, and thanks to all the feedback you shared, a lot has changed. We'd love to have you join us and help shape the game once again! Steam post image

changedOverviewLanguage: English only

changedWill my in-game progress be saved after the playtest?No, the game will be updated massively after the playtest, so progress will not be retained for future playtests / demos / betas / the full game.

addedImportant Information - Previous save gamesLaunch DREADMOOR and start a new game.

changedWhat languages are supported?The playtest will be available in English only.

changedWhat should I do if I encounter a game-breaking bug?There will be an in-game "SUBMIT A BUG" button that you can use; this will open a Google form where you can report the bug. We will also share this link with you so that you can report bugs out of the game as well.

DREADMOOR changes

changedLanguage: English only

changedNo, the game will be updated massively after the playtest, so progress will not be retained for future playtests / demos / betas / the full game.

addedLaunch DREADMOOR and start a new game.

changedThe playtest will be available in English only.

It's been quite a while since our last playtest in June, and thanks to all the feedback you shared, a lot has changed. We'd love to have you join us and help shape the game once again! Steam post image

Good to know:

You can invite up to 3 friends to join the playtest.
If you participated in the January playtest, you can join this one too. Simply update the DREADMOOR Playtest in your Steam Library.

Overview

Platform: Steam (PC)
Language: English only
NDA: None
Start: 11 Aug
End: 17 Aug Exact time will be announced before the playtest starts.

System Requirements

Minimum

Intel Core i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Nvidia GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
8 GB RAM

Recommended

Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 5 7600

16 GB RAM
Nvidia RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon RX 7600

More information can be found in the Playtest FAQs section. Your feedback during this period will help us shape the future of DREADMOOR, so we want you to be completely honest with us regarding your feelings for the game during this playtest period. Steam post image

Do I need to sign an NDA?

Nope

Will my in-game progress be saved after the playtest?

No, the game will be updated massively after the playtest, so progress will not be retained for future playtests / demos / betas / the full game.

Important Information - Previous save games

For those of you who have taken part in previous playtests, we highly recommend that you delete your old saved games, as continuing from them can cause issues and unexpected bugs.

In Steam, before you launch the game go to Library → right-click DREADMOOR → Manage → Browse local files.
Open the Dreadmoor folder.
Find the folder Saved and delete it completely.
Launch DREADMOOR and start a new game.

What languages are supported?

The playtest will be available in English only.

Where can I submit my feedback?

When you end your play session, your default web browser will automatically open our feedback form. That's where you can share your thoughts and help us improve the game with your valuable feedback.

What platform will the Playtest run on?

The playtest is exclusively for PC-Windows.

What are the recommended PC specifications?

Minimum:

Intel Core i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Nvidia GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
8 GB RAM

Recommended

Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
16 GB RAM
Nvidia RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon RX 7600

What should I do if I encounter a game-breaking bug?

There will be an in-game "SUBMIT A BUG" button that you can use; this will open a Google form where you can report the bug. We will also share this link with you so that you can report bugs out of the game as well.

What can I expect to test during this playtest?

Ship Upgrade Progression TreeUnlock and upgrade different aspects of your trawler through a brand-new ship progression system.
Armour Upgrade: Equip the first armour tier to improve your ship's durability and survivability.
Engine Variants: Test two different engine variants, each offering its own performance characteristics.
Fish Storage: Expand your ship with an additional fish storage container to support longer fishing trips.
Ship Maintenance: Repair ship damage and remove barnacles from the hull to keep your vessel in good condition.

We're particularly looking for feedback on:

Overall clarity and usability of the new systems.
Whether the new mechanics feel intuitive and worthwhile.
How the new progression and maintenance systems affect your overall gameplay experience.
Anything that feels confusing, unbalanced, or unnecessary.

About DREADMOOR

DREADMOOR is a dark first-person horror fishing adventure game. Anglers explore both land and sea, fishing for a wide variety of aquatic creatures lurking in the depths of the treacherous waters, and fighting their way through a flooded wasteland filled with danger and mystery. DREADMOOR Join on Discord → https://discord.gg/dreadmoorgame Follow on X → https://x.com/DreadmoorGame Discuss on Reddit → https://www.reddit.com/r/DreadmoorGame Watch on TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@DreadmoorGame

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Steam News / 7 August 2026

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