Playtest Invitation: Calling for Hellsweepers to test 3-Player Co-op!

Yup, 3-player co-op is coming! From November 25th to December 9th, we’ll be running a playtest to introduce the 3-player multiplayer mode along with a brand-new game mode. This is your chance to experience and test some of the upcoming features before they officially go live (and help some pretty anxious devs haha :D).

What’s in the Playtest?

The playtest build doesn’t contain all the new content for the upcoming update (of course, we need to same some of the goodies for the actual launch! ;)). It mainly focuses on the stability and performance of multiplayer, with these key highlights:

• 3-Player Co-op Mode: As requested by many in the community, multiplayer sessions now support three players instead of two.
• New Game Mode: Dive into a fresh multiplayer mode. Details are under wraps for now, so jump in and discover it for yourself!
• Focus on Multiplayer Stability: While this playtest doesn’t include all upcoming content—such as the new boss—it’s designed to test and refine multiplayer performance ahead of the update.

Note: Single-player content is unavailable during this playtest. You’ll have access to multiplayer game modes and the Training Hall only. You’ll start with a mid-level profile and receive extra souls and echoes to level up or purchase cosmetics.

How to Give Feedback

To help us refine multiplayer gameplay, we’d love for you to share your thoughts and report any issues.

• Head to our 3P Co-Op Beta Announcement Thread on Discord (under #news) and include the following details:
• Number of players in your session.
• Devices used by each player (e.g., PCVR, Meta Quest 2/3, etc.).
• Game mode played (Roguelike or Gauntlet).
• Issues faced, if any (e.g., bugs, performance, or connection problems).
• A recording of the issue (if possible) to assist us with troubleshooting.

If your feedback is related to connection issues, it'll be helpful to our team if you could follow the following format in your report:

1. What was the message or error encountered?
2. Did you use any third-party apps or VPN?
3. Please provide us with your Player Name. You can find this info in the in-game profile page.
4. Please share your region/state. We want to make sure the game is pinging the right / nearest servers.

How to Opt into the Playtest

The playtest beta is available for PCVR users and Meta Quest 2/3 users. Follow the steps below to access it:
For Steam Users:

1. Right-click Hellsweeper VR in your library.
2. Select Properties > Beta.
3. In the dropdown menu, select (Beta) 3P Multiplayer Playtest.

For Meta Quest 2/3 Users (applies to Meta store only):

1. In either your Oculus App or Web Store Page, select Hellsweeper VR.
2. Select Additional Details > Change Version > Select Channel: (Beta) 3P Multiplayer Co-Op

Why This Matters

This playtest is all about making the 3-player multiplayer mode as stable and enjoyable as possible. Your participation helps us optimize the experience, ensuring the smoothest gameplay when the update drops. Thank you for helping us make Hellsweeper VR a better game!

Crafted with Love,
Mixed Realms Team