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Steam News15 June 202621d ago

The Next Shattered Realms Playtest Is Coming Soon

Hey everyone, The next Shattered Realms playtest is getting close, and we’re super excited to start opening the gates again. This playtest is a big step forward for us.

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addedThis playtest is a big step forward for us. Since the last test, we’ve added several new mechanics, introduced new events, and rebalanced many of the items and abilities based on development progress and player feedback. The game has changed a lot, and we’re excited for you to experience how much stronger, deeper, and more intense each run can feel.
changedPlaytest signups are now open on Steam. ːsteamhappyːIf you’d like to join the next test, head to the Shattered Realms store page and click the Request Access / Join the Playtest button. Once the build is ready, we’ll begin granting access. We may bring players in gradually so we can gather feedback, watch for issues, and keep improving the experience as more people jump in.
changedPlaytest signups are now open on Steam. ːsteamhappyːThis will be a great test run, and your feedback will help shape the next stage of Shattered Realms as we continue pushing toward the Demo.

Shattered Realms changes

addedThis playtest is a big step forward for us. Since the last test, we’ve added several new mechanics, introduced new events, and rebalanced many of the items and abilities based on development progress and player feedback. The game has changed a lot, and we’re excited for you to experience how much stronger, deeper, and more intense each run can feel.
changedIf you’d like to join the next test, head to the Shattered Realms store page and click the Request Access / Join the Playtest button. Once the build is ready, we’ll begin granting access. We may bring players in gradually so we can gather feedback, watch for issues, and keep improving the experience as more people jump in.
changedThis will be a great test run, and your feedback will help shape the next stage of Shattered Realms as we continue pushing toward the Demo.

The next Shattered Realms playtest is getting close, and we’re super excited to start opening the gates again.

This playtest is a big step forward for us. Since the last test, we’ve added several new mechanics, introduced new events, and rebalanced many of the items and abilities based on development progress and player feedback. The game has changed a lot, and we’re excited for you to experience how much stronger, deeper, and more intense each run can feel.

Our current goal is to have the build ready very soon - we’re aiming for next weekend if everything comes together. We still have a few final things to polish and test before we lock in the exact timing, but we’re close enough that we wanted to let you know what’s coming.

Playtest signups are now open on Steam. ːsteamhappyː

If you’d like to join the next test, head to the Shattered Realms store page and click the Request Access / Join the Playtest button. Once the build is ready, we’ll begin granting access. We may bring players in gradually so we can gather feedback, watch for issues, and keep improving the experience as more people jump in.

This will be a great test run, and your feedback will help shape the next stage of Shattered Realms as we continue pushing toward the Demo.

Thank you all for the support, patience, and excitement!

— The Spellbound Studios Team

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