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Spotlight: Playtest rewards
We are thrilled to share the official preview of an exclusive in-game cosmetic and title for everyone who joined our playtests. A permanent and unique way to show you were there at the very beginning, helping us bring H…
Event3 changesStore - Helrift
Our 2026 schedule
Hi everyone, We have been quietly working hard behind the scenes and wanted to share an update on our latest dates and planning for Helrift in 2026, including Early Access release. August 2026: Open Playtest We had hope…
Patch notes2 changesServerGameplay - Helrift
Update on our Early Access launch
To ensure we deliver Early Access in the best shape and to as wide an audience as possible, we have decided to move our EA launch from April. Our new timeline June 2026: We will be participating in the Steam Next Fest w…
Announcement4 changesGameplayMaps - Helrift
Playtest feedback
Thank you to everyone who joined us during the playtest. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm have been invaluable in helping shape the game and iron out bugs during this early stage. Feedback form Please take a few minute…
Patch notes1 changeBalance - Helrift
Playtest Guide
This playtest is only a small section of the world and game, not the full experience. Many systems and visuals are unfinished or unpolished. This is the opportunity for us to collect feedback, identify server limits and…
Patch notes10 changesServerGameplay - Helrift
Playtest delayed by three days
We made the difficult decision to delay the Helrift playtest by 3 days, moving it to Monday 22 December starting at 8:00 PM GMT. Interest in the playtest has been higher than expected, which is fantastic, though it high…
Event3 changesServerGameplay - Helrift
Playtest 2025
All testing will be handled through Steam, but we invite you to join our Discord to be the first to hear about game developments, engage with other playtesters and join the growing Helrift community. The closed test wil…
Patch notes6 changesGameplayBalance - Helrift
1000 Wishlists
Thank you! To reach 1000+ wishlists before we reach testing phase is really something we didn't expect for a solo development project. We are enormously grateful to everyone supporting, following and sharing Helrift. Th…
Patch notes - Helrift
Developer Update #2
Recently we have focused on item balance and armour progression to enable enjoyable PvP. There has also been major work to core and social systems. Armour tiers and combat balance We have expanded armour tiersacross all…
Patch notes10 changesBalanceGameplay - Helrift
Meet the Dev
Introducing James aka Vamp, the solo developer for Helrift. With testing phase approaching and early access on the horizon, it's time to meet the mind behind this project. What is your role? I wear many hats. Developer,…
Event5 changesServerBalance - Helrift
Helrift 2026 Roadmap
This outlines major content and quality-of-life improvements giving the travellers of Helrift more to do, explore, fight and achieve. The roadmap outlines four key areas of development and each will be accompanied by de…
Event8 changesFixMaps - Helrift
Developer Update #1
We are moving closer to a closed public test! Right now, we are focused on internal testing, identifying and fixing bugs, refining systems, populating maps and ensuring everything runs smoothly before opening the doors…
Store7 changesFixMaps
