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Signups for the first PvP Playtest open! 🏭⚔️

Hi everyone! Since the itch.io pre-alpha, I’ve been working hard on the new Steam PvP version of The Factory Must Fall. I am now finally ready to show the game to a larger audience!

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addedSince the itch.io pre-alpha, I’ve been working hard on the new Steam PvP version of The Factory Must Fall . I am now finally ready to show the game to a larger audience!
changed📃 Signups are OpenI’m officially opening signups for the first PvP Playtest. This will be the first in a series of weekend tests as I continue developing and balancing the game.
changed📃 Signups are OpenHead to the The Factory Must Fall store page .
changed📃 Signups are OpenClick "Request Access" on the Playtest widget.
changed📃 Signups are OpenYou will get notified once the playtest is available! I expect the first playtest event in the coming weeks.
added🛠️ What’s the Plan?I expect to run multiple playtests, gradually introducing new content and tweaking the balance based on your feedback. This is a "work-in-progress" build, so expect some rough edges.

The Factory Must Fall changes

addedSince the itch.io pre-alpha, I’ve been working hard on the new Steam PvP version of The Factory Must Fall . I am now finally ready to show the game to a larger audience!
changedI’m officially opening signups for the first PvP Playtest. This will be the first in a series of weekend tests as I continue developing and balancing the game.
changedHead to the The Factory Must Fall store page .
changedClick "Request Access" on the Playtest widget.
changedYou will get notified once the playtest is available! I expect the first playtest event in the coming weeks.

Hi everyone!

Since the itch.io pre-alpha, I’ve been working hard on the new Steam PvP version of The Factory Must Fall. I am now finally ready to show the game to a larger audience!

📃 Signups are Open

I’m officially opening signups for the first PvP Playtest. This will be the first in a series of weekend tests as I continue developing and balancing the game.

How to get in:

  • Head to the The Factory Must Fall store page.

  • Click"Request Access"on the Playtest widget.

  • You will get notified once the playtest is available! I expect the first playtest event in the coming weeks.

🛠️ What’s the Plan?

I expect to run multiple playtests, gradually introducing new content and tweaking the balance based on your feedback. This is a "work-in-progress" build, so expect some rough edges.

💬 Help Me Build This

Your input is invaluable to me. I want to make sure the ladder feels fair and the drafting is interesting.

Come hang out in the Discord to chat about builds, report bugs, or just see what I’m working on next.

Thanks for supporting the game's development!

Cheers, Squared

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