Steam News14 February 20265mo ago

Closed Beta Next Month

Hello everyone, Thank you for wishlisting Talescape and following the journey so far. Development has reached an important milestone. The core systems of the platform are now complete.

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changedEditor & Publishing WorkflowVariables, conditions, triggers, and event systems

addedEditor & Publishing WorkflowStories can now move through a complete pipeline from creation to review to release.

changedClosed BetaClosed beta will begin next month. Access will be limited in the first wave. Steam keys will be distributed directly. Monetization systems are being finalized during beta and will be fully ready before launch.

changedRelease TargetCurrent target for full release is end of Q2 or beginning of Q3 2026. This depends on overall polish, stability, and final testing.

changedLooking AheadIf you want earlier updates or are interested in beta access, join the official Discord. Announcements are shared there first. Thank you for following the project.

Talescape changes

changedVariables, conditions, triggers, and event systems

addedStories can now move through a complete pipeline from creation to review to release.

changedClosed beta will begin next month. Access will be limited in the first wave. Steam keys will be distributed directly. Monetization systems are being finalized during beta and will be fully ready before launch.

changedCurrent target for full release is end of Q2 or beginning of Q3 2026. This depends on overall polish, stability, and final testing.

changedIf you want earlier updates or are interested in beta access, join the official Discord. Announcements are shared there first. Thank you for following the project.

Thank you for wishlisting Talescape and following the journey so far. Development has reached an important milestone. The core systems of the platform are now complete.

Editor & Publishing Workflow

Talescape now includes:

Structured story system with chapters, scenes, and branching dialogue
Variables, conditions, triggers, and event systems
Integrated Checks System for automatic story validation
Debug tools for real-time state inspection
Full release workflow from draft to review to publication
Moderation and feedback systems
Marketplace foundations and listing structures

Stories can now move through a complete pipeline from creation to review to release.

Closed Beta

Closed beta will begin next month. Access will be limited in the first wave. Steam keys will be distributed directly. Monetization systems are being finalized during beta and will be fully ready before launch.

Release Target

Current target for full release is end of Q2 or beginning of Q3 2026. This depends on overall polish, stability, and final testing.

Looking Ahead

Talescape will launch with a themed storytelling contest. Full details will be announced closer to release.

If you want earlier updates or are interested in beta access, join the official Discord. Announcements are shared there first. Thank you for following the project.

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Steam News / 14 February 2026

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