Playtest 8 will start at 1pm Pacific on 12-17-2025 and will run through 12-23-2025. This playtest features tons of new content including a giant open world where you can siege the Othari castle, gather herbs to craft potions, explore the underground mines and find new bosses and much more. Everyone who requests access will be able to play on 12-17.
What's new in Playtest 8?
Below is just the highlights, for full patch notes see discord.
- Content
- A massive new open world with scattered entrance portals to the tower
- Sword recycling / smelting
- Herb Gathering
- Potion crafting
- Soul strength / soul flame
- New secrets / puzzles
- New NPC types
- Community Feedback
- Feint changes
Watch on YouTube - Control of sword upgrades
- Can add "Awakens" to swords that don't have it
- Lets of minor UI polish
- Potion Crafting
- QoL
- Lots of animation and sound improvements
- Lots of visual improvements
- Further optimization of the ice cave
- Bulk purchasing
Can't wait to see you all at the next playtest.
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