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Closed Playtest Update

🎮 Closed Playtest Update - Great Results So Far! At this stage, we’re seeing very strong results and clear interest in the game, and we want to share some key highlights from the closed playtest 🚀 📊 Playtest stats &

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fixed🛠 Feedback & improvements We’ve received a huge amount of feedback during the test. Some bugs have already been fixed, and several gameplay and mechanic suggestions are now in the backlog for the final build ⚙️
added🔥 Important note: All access requests for Closed Playtest submitted so far have been approved. New requests will be reviewed after the closed playtest ends, so if you want to jump in now, we recommend getting a key via streamers or friends 👀
addedVia Twitch Drops: watch Warhounds streams on Twitch for at least 30 minutes 👉 https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/warhounds?filter=drops (Stream must have Drops Enabled.) Claim the Drop on Twitch and get your key in our Discord.
added✨ Don’t forget to add Warhounds to your Steam Wishlist and join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9mDu9DHTdg

🎮 Closed Playtest Update - Great Results So Far!

At this stage, we’re seeing very strong results and clear interest in the game, and we want to share some key highlights from the closed playtest 🚀

📊 Playtest stats & survey results:

  • 1,902 players participated

  • Average playtime: 47 minutes

  • 94% of players rated the game positively

  • Average score: 8.6 / 10

  • 95% want to keep playing and follow development

Fans of XCOM and Jagged Alliance described the game as: 🗣 “one of the most honest tactical games in years”

🛠 Feedback & improvements We’ve received a huge amount of feedback during the test. Some bugs have already been fixed, and several gameplay and mechanic suggestions are now in the backlog for the final build ⚙️

🔓 Closed Playtest Extended For everyone who hasn’t had a chance to play yet, we’ve decided to extend the closed playtest until February 16, 10am PDT

🔥 Important note: All access requests for Closed Playtest submitted so far have been approved. New requests will be reviewed after the closed playtest ends, so if you want to jump in now, we recommend getting a key via streamers or friends 👀

🎟 How to get access:

  • Via Twitch Dropswatch Warhounds streams on Twitch for at least 30 minutes 👉 https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/warhounds?filter=drops (Stream must have Drops Enabled.) Claim the Drop on Twitch and get your key in our Discord.
  • Via Steam friend invites: every player who already has access can invite up to 3 friends to try the game.

👀 Looking ahead We’re actively improving the demo version, which will include additional content compared to what’s currently available.

✨ Don’t forget to add Warhounds to your Steam Wishlist and join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9mDu9DHTdg

🙏 Thanks for playing, testing, and helping us make the game better. More updates soon!

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Steam News / 30 January 2026

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