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Steam News8 April 20262mo ago

Pre Phantom Playtest #1 - Systems Check

You are hereby invited to join our first Pre Phantom playtest for Jump King Quest, happening this friday! This is the first playtest in a series of planned sessions leading up to launch.

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What changed

0 fixes3 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • Server
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
addedNote that some of the new content has been disabled for this public test - this test will be focused on the gameplay, new systems and to check for stability.
changedA thread for this express purpose will be set up in our discord server, where we will be able to see and respond quickly, but you are also free to post about your experience in any way shape or form here on Steam or elsewhere.
changedSystem changes, including UI changes.
changedGameplay/Combat changes
addedMost new NPCs
addedNew PvP Arenas in Boglink Shrine

JUMP KING QUEST changes

addedNote that some of the new content has been disabled for this public test - this test will be focused on the gameplay, new systems and to check for stability.
changedA thread for this express purpose will be set up in our discord server, where we will be able to see and respond quickly, but you are also free to post about your experience in any way shape or form here on Steam or elsewhere.
changedSystem changes, including UI changes.
changedGameplay/Combat changes
addedMost new NPCs

You are hereby invited to join our first Pre Phantom playtest for Jump King Quest, happening this friday!

  • This is the first playtest in a series of planned sessions leading up to launch.

  • The test will begin around 19:00 CEST on Friday, April 10th and will run for approx. 24 hours.

  • To take part in the playtest, join our discord and turn on notifications for this thread. You will receive the key and instructions for how to join there before the test begins!

Note that some of the new content has been disabled for this public test - this test will be focused on the gameplay, new systems and to check for stability.

We would be grateful if you’d like to join, and help us check for issues and discuss your thoughts!

A thread for this express purpose will be set up in our discord server, where we will be able to see and respond quickly, but you are also free to post about your experience in any way shape or form here on Steam or elsewhere.

Included in the test build:

  • System changes, including UI changes.

  • Gameplay/Combat changes

  • The Archer starter-class - “Stringent”

  • The duelling system

  • Ranged weapons

  • Emotes

  • Pocket (quick item) system

NOT included in the test build:

  • Cutscenes

  • Most new NPCs

  • Star Smithing

  • Curses

  • New PvP Arenas in Boglink Shrine

  • Redcrown Proper and all areas beyond it

Important: This and upcoming tests are semi-closed; you need to own the game to be able to join!

Also note that your old saves will not work in this build, and that saves created in this build will not work on regular release-builds.

See you in Boglink!

Turn on notifications in the discord thread to get the secret pass-phrase!!

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Steam News / 8 April 2026

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