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STARSEEKER’s first open playtest is coming up! Starting Thursday, April 30th, at 8:00 AM PT, folks who have already signed up via First Look will get to participate in the Beta playtest. In case we hit a player limit and you don’t want to miss out; make sure you sign up in advance to guarantee a spot!
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This will offer an opportunity for everyone to play a slice of the full game, meaning that some of the narrative, events, progression, items, and available planet surface regions to explore will be held back so we don’t spoil all the fun for the game’s proper launch.
And while we’re getting closer to launch every day, this is still an early look at the game, so things might change between what you see in the beta and launch day.
PLAYTEST REWARD
As a show of our appreciation for all playtesters helping put our game through its paces and sharing valuable feedback, we have a special reward. Everyone who participates in a STARSEEKER playtest, including previous closed playtests, will receive the Retro Suit for STARSEEKER! This will be granted once we’re closer to the game’s launch.
TWITCH DROPS INCOMING
And that’s not all the goodies that are up for grabs! Keep an eye out for the opportunity to unlock a unique STARSEEKER cosmetic via Twitch Drops.
Starting with the Open Beta on Thursday, April 30th, and running up to the end of the playtest on May 4th, Twitch Drops will be activated! During this time, watch eligible STARSEEKER streams on Twitch with Drops enabled to unlock the Twitchwalker Palette after a total of 1 hour of watch time.
Once you’ve unlocked a reward, you can claim it from your Twitch Drops dropdown list and it will be saved to your Twitch account inventory. Simply link your Twitch account to the game and you’ll be able to use it during the Open Beta.
For any troubleshooting needs with Twitch Drops, you can refer to this support link.
Enable Drops for your Stream
If you’re a streamer and looking to stream the STARSEEKER Open Beta on your Twitch channel, then you can enable Drops by applying here. We also have a Creator Kit available for download here that you might find useful.
OPEN BETA FAQ
If you’re participating in the Open Beta, remember to keep an eye out for any emails from the System Era team for any updates and relevant information about the Open Beta. It will be sent to the email you used to register with First Look
You’ll also want to keep this information handy.
How long will the Open Beta be available?
It will be available for four days, running between these dates.
Start Date: Thursday, April 30th, at 8:00 AM PT
End Date: Monday, May 4th, at 8:00 AM PST
What platforms can I play the Open Beta on?
The Open Beta will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
What languages is the Open Beta available in?
The Open Beta will be available only in English.
Is crossplay and cross-progression available during the Open Beta?
Crossplay will be enabled, allowing you to play with other players across different platforms. However, cross-progression won’t be available for the Open Beta, so your progress won't carry over if you start playing on a different platform.
How much of the game is available during the Open Beta?
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