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Steam News19 December 20256mo ago

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.

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition5 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Server
  • Performance
addedOur objectiveTutorial clarity & new-player onboarding
changedOur objectivePvP combat and balance
changedOur objectiveServer performance & stress testing
changedOur objectiveBug reports & stability issues
changedOur objectiveGeneral gameplay impressions
changedOur objectiveHelrift is free and anyone can register , but we may need to limit slots depending on how busy the playtest servers are.

Helrift changes

addedTutorial clarity & new-player onboarding
changedPvP combat and balance
changedServer performance & stress testing
changedBug reports & stability issues
changedGeneral gameplay impressions

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 will take place Monday, December 22 2025 until Friday 16 January 2026

Our objective

This is all about gathering early, meaningful feedback from the community. We’ll be focusing heavily on:

  • Tutorial clarity & new-player onboarding

  • PvP combat and balance

  • Server performance & stress testing

  • Bug reports & stability issues

  • Early-game PvE and PvM

  • General gameplay impressions

Helrift is free and anyone can register, but we may need to limit slots depending on how busy the playtest servers are.

What to expect

An FAQ page is available.

Additional details and known bugs will be shared closer to the playtest date.

Register now

Be one of the first to step onto Wayfarers' Rest, register now by clicking "Request Access" on the main Helrift Steam page.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Helrift. The journey to Early Access continues.

Source

Steam News / 19 December 2025

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