Status
SteamPeaks
ChartsSalesUpcomingPatchesNewsCalculator
New on SteamEvery app, DLC and depot the minute Steam creates itAppsEvery app on Steam, newest change firstPackagesSubs and bundles, and what each containsDepotsDepots, manifests and install sizesTagsSteam's user tags and the games under themDevelopers & publishersCompanies and their cataloguesTechnologiesEngines, SDKs and anti-cheat found in the filesChange historyEvery PICS changelist as it lands
SignalsNineteen readings of the whole catalogueCompareAny games side by sideRecordsAll-time peaks and the days they were setReportsWeekly and monthly write-upsAlerts & newsroomWatch a game, get told when it movesSteam statusIs Steam up, right nowWeb API explorerTry the endpoints in the browser
NewsSteam's own announcements and the sales calendarCalculatorWhat a Steam account is worth, and its pile of shame
/
Sign in
/
SteamPeaks
The ultimate resource for Steam data.
ExploreChartsSalesSales and festsUpcomingPatchesNewsRecordsTrendingSignals
DatabaseAppsPackagesDepotsTagsDevelopersTechnologiesChange history
ToolsCalculatorCompareSearchAlertsSteam statusAPI
SiteMethodologyFAQDiscordSupportSign in via Steam
Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. Game names and artwork belong to their owners. All times UTC.
PrivacyCookiesFair useStatus
Heptic ArenaNewsINTRODUCING: NITROCLAW
Community

INTRODUCING: NITROCLAW

Heptic Arena · published 8 May 2026, 15:45 UTC

All newsPlayers around this dateRead on Steam

WHO IS NITROCLAW?

Yes, it's my given name. It's on my galactic ID, so don’t @ me. I’m fast enough that you'll clock me twice before you even process what happened. I’ve got 2.3 million followers, a Gummy Das energy drinks contract, and a face that's moved units on three separate merch drops without me even trying.

I dominate the galactic feeds the way I dominate a lobby: spot the trend, get the first-mover advantage, and execute better than the person who started it. That Nebula Drift trend that hit 40 billion views last cycle? I was on it six hours in. I even got a repost from the original creator once I surpassed their view count.

I’ve got a signature move that’s my calling card. Mid-leap, tongue out, 4K steady cam while bullets fly, leaving you looking confused in the background. Every Contender has tried to copy it. None of them got a fraction of my engagement, and two of them got eliminated mid-jump. Talk about a skill issue. Some peeps are built for the arena. I was built for the social feed, and the arena just happened to be the best content on it.

VOX: NitroClaw If you can spare a moment away from your personal communication device, we have some audience questions for you! @clawgang_4ever is just BEGGING to know:

ok so everyone says cynos are the fastest species in the arena but you always say its about reading the terrain not speed. so are you winning because youre a cynos or because youre YOU?

NitroClaw: Both. And I know that's annoying to hear but it's true. Any Cynos can be fast. Speed is in the species. The terrain reading is me.

You can clock two million followers worth of proof on that distinction if you need it broken down further.

VOX: Oh yes! You're the fastest Cynos that's ever competed in the arena, so the proof is in the PULP - as they say!

One of your biggest fans @nitro_or_nothing wants to know:

king i need to know what biome gets you the most views. like is there a map where you just KNOW the clip is gonna go crazy before the match even starts

NitroClaw: Obviously the Alps. It's the biome with the most verticality so I can get airborne in. The algorithm does not care about ground-level eliminations. Nobody clips a guy standing still. Give me height, give me a gap, and I'll give you your thirty seconds of fame in my background.

VOX: The Alps is on my list of places to visit! Granted it's not anywhere neat the top of that list, but it's there!

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy scrolling, NitroClaw- ah oh, nevermind, he's gone.

CALLING ALL CREATORS

STEP FORWARD, CONTESTANT.

Partner with Heptic Arena before launch and join the broadcast roster, with a creator package designed to reward the ones who turn up early and bring the noise. Sign up on our FirstLook page Creator Program page.

Big or small following, it doesn’t matter! We’re looking for IMPACT, not just numbers. Show us what you’ve got by filling out your profile and linking your platforms you use to broadcast your brilliance. The Arena is waiting.

CREATOR REWARDS

  • Priority access to all closed playtests and early access to open playtests. You get hands on the build before the public does. Stream first impressions while first impressions matter, and carry that "I was there" status into launch week.

  • Entry to our creator-exclusive area of the Heptic Arena Discord. A private back-room with the dev team and other partnered creators. Drop feedback the producers read. Get answers before your chat has the questions.

  • Early access to the open alpha and open beta stages of the game. Stream both major test windows ahead of the wave. You build your audience around the game while wishlists are still climbing.

  • Boosted FirstLook reward points for streaming content and coverage. Every stream you publish and clip you cut earns points at a higher rate. More points moves you up the leaderboard and unlocks better drops, exclusive cosmetics, and a stronger position for launch giveaways.

  • Invitation to direct developer Q&A sessions on Discord. Talk to the people building the game. Ask the questions your viewers want answered. Walk back to your channel with intel no one else has.

  • Access to the full creator and press kit. Logos, key art, character renders, gameplay b-roll, embargo-lifted screenshots, and stream overlays built for the game. Your thumbnails, banners, and intros are covered from day one.

LAUNCH REWARDS

  • Game keys to give away for creators with the most First Look reward points at Early Access launch. Stack points across the alpha and beta and you walk into release week with a pile of keys for your community. Run giveaways, drive sub events, fuel raid trains, reward your loyal viewers.

  • And more to be announced soon.

Audience! Don't miss out! Sign up on FirstLook and join our Discord to stay updated on the journey of Heptic Arena.

More from Heptic Arena

Other announcements

All news
Community4 Sep 2026HEPTIC ARENA CLOSED PLAYTEST #2 STARTS TODAY!The stage is being set for September 11 and 12! A crew of NDA'd playtesters will once again step into the arena before the rest of the world gets a look. To celebrate closed playtest number 2, we're releasing a new batch of Heptic Arena screenshots. Check back to see new screenshots up until the playtest begins. When? · September 11 and 12, 2026 · 9 - 11 PM Central Europe / 3 - 5 PM Eastern / 1…Community29 May 2026Closed Playtests June 3 & 4This closed playtest has now concluded. Stay tuned for future playtests! On June 3rd and 4th, a roster of NDA'd playtesters will be running the biomes, breaking the weapons, and finding out what it feels like to perform under the arena lights. When? · June 3 and 4, 2026 · 6 - 8 PM CEST / 12 - 2 PM EST on both days What's on the Test Floor This is closed pre-alpha; the rough edges are expected.…Community15 May 2026INTRODUCING: TARGUULWHO IS TARGUUL? Targuul here. My career kill count is in the quintuple figures, and I'm not leaking the exact stats because you'll just check the global rankings anyway. I'm Zonturi. Reptilian . Humanoids say that like it explains something bad about me, but what it actually explains is that I'm very good at two things and I don't get distracted by much else. Those two things are fighting and d…