Announcing Closed Playtest: Online Multiplayer

Greetings, citizens of Haven!

We are beyond excited to bring you the next playable version of SunderBound very, very soon! If you’ve been following our dev logs, you already know that the game has changed quite a lot. We can’t wait to see your reactions to all new additions and updates.

One of the new additions to SunderBound, compared to its playtest version, is the implementation of Online Co-op play! To ensure everything goes smoothly at launch, we will organize a closed playtest on 29.04.2026 (Wednesday), from 19:00 to 20:00 EEST (18:00 to 19:00 CET).

We encourage anyone who would like to get their hands on the game early and help out with our development to sign up solo or together with a friend. Here’s what our ideal candidates look like:

• Has a stable & reliable internet connection. VPN/Proxy use and Mobile/Satellite networks are not suited. As this playtest will focus on online play, we need to ensure that your internet connection doesn’t experience issues that would interfere with the session.

• Must be available on the date and time stated above.

• Has to be able to communicate in English for feedback and troubleshooting (if necessary).

• Must have a functional microphone and Discord account.

• Must cover the minimum PC requirements:

OS: Windows 10 or newer

PROCESSOR: Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 5500

MEMORY: 8 GB RAM

GRAPHICS: Intel Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 3050 or Radeon RX 6600

DIRECTX: Version 11

STORAGE: 10 GB available space

Sign up here!

Here’s what to expect:

• If you’re solo, we will pair you up with another solo player. Ideally, from a location that is far away from yours, so we can test out long-distance connections.

• We will place you in a closed Discord voice chat room to play through a full mission with your partner. A developer will be available to troubleshoot any connection issues if they present themselves.

• Throughout the mission, a dev or moderator may jump in to check if you’ve encountered any issues (regardless of whether they’re about the connection or the game itself)

• After the mission, we will provide you with a feedback form where you can tell us anything that you may have not shared during the call.

• You would retain your access to SunderBound’s playtest after the session, so you can come back and play with your friends as many times as you wish! We only ask that you refrain from sharing footage and screenshots from the game online.

Please note that the spots are limited and you might not be chosen for the playtest. If you do get picked, please note that SunderBound is still under development, and some assets/features may not be in a finished state. Bugs are possible to appear, and we encourage you to highlight them to us if you encounter any.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask in our Discord server!

Thank you for helping us make SunderBound better!

See you soon!

Obey the Minister, and thank Him for His service.

- Daniel, Community Manager @Kipi Interactive