Today, during the Horror Game Awards Showcase, we announced that we're recruiting for the next phase of the playtest. Here's our brand-new trailer:
So far we've been running a very limited closed beta via Discord, however going forward we will begin to use the new Playtest feature on Steam to open is up wider in the coming months. You'll find the Sign up button on the Blood Reaver store page.
*signing up to Playtest does not guarantee access. We will select participants based on a range of criteria to make sure we get the most diverse and meaningful feedback possible. If you do not get selected for the first Playtest you may still be eligible for future rounds.
A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS for 1-4 players
Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons.
Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.
This Playtest (or series of Playtests, to be decided) is a way for us to learn more about our general audience and which parts of our creation spark the highest highs as well as lowest lows.
Combat.
Progression.
Level design.
Cameras.
Overall QOL.
Basically, the meat and bones of the game. But how does it feel when played over longer periods? What weapons get people excited and which ones get left behind? Are there elements of our levels players love more than others, or obstacles that are more annoying than fun?
We want to know and not everyone will join a Discord to tell us. Of course, we'd love it if you did!
We're aiming to host the first playtest towards the end of 2025 and will keep you posted on the community hub. Anything can happen in gamedev and we want to make sure the build you test has all the appropriate bells and whistles that could use feedback.