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Playtest Signups Open!

Arc of Icarus · published 18 May 2026, 17:08 UTC

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While we're adding some final touches to the game build, playtest signups are now open on Steam! We won't keep it open forever, so make sure to get in while it's still possible! (There will be more opportunities, in case you miss it). This version of the game is far from finished, but most of the major mechanics are functional, and ready for your valuable insights!

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Community21 Aug 2026Update - Ring PowerIt’s time for the fifth major update for the Arc of Icarus playtest. This update may be the biggest one so far in terms of changes, and it is our first draft for the “first act” of the game. Early Game Rework The early game has been reworked to collect foraging in one building, and crafting in another. Hunting has been adjusted based on feedback to be less frustrating, by making the hunter prio…Community30 Jul 2026Update - Conflict & CultureAbout two weeks ago, we released the fourth major update to the playtest! The main focus of this update was (as the name suggests) conflict and culture. The animals on the ring are now aggressive and dangerous, but you're no long without tools to fight back. The culture system has been revamped to better mirror the tech tree, and you can now design your culture by combining meme nodes that modi…Community10 Jul 2026A New Playtest ApproachesOn July 17th, we release the next big update for Arc of Icarus, titled "Conflict & Culture"! As the title suggests, this update brings in some new systems to the game. They will be elaborated on further when the update goes live, but here is a teaser: Conflict In the previous update, we introduced animal nests that eat nearby berries and grow with it. The only way to stop them was to destroy th…