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The RiftbreakerNewsThe Riftbreaker Experimental Update, December 15th, 2025
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The Riftbreaker Experimental Update, December 15th, 2025

The Riftbreaker · published 15 Dec 2025, 16:16 UTC

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Hello Riftbreakers!

We have just released a new update for the experimental branch of The Riftbreaker. It's not a patch that will drastically change your gameplay experience. Instead, this one is focused on backend changes. It features improvements and fixes for many errors and problems you have reported while using the Dedicated Server on various hardware configurations, including the Steam Deck.

This Experimental Release is available to everyone on an opt-in basis. Please be aware that things might not work as intended, and you may encounter problems. If you don’t want to take any risks, please wait for the public release of this update.

If you decide to test this build with the Dedicated Server, please make sure to update the server app to the latest version. If the version numbers don't match, you will not be able to connect. The build number is #799.

MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF YOUR SAVE FILES! Make a copy of 'The Riftbreaker' folder from your documents and keep it safe.

With all these warnings out of the way, here’s how to access the experimental branch:

  1. create a backup copy of your save folder (Documents/The Riftbreaker)
  2. disable Steam Cloud save backup for The Riftbreaker
  3. go to your Steam Library
  4. right-click on The Riftbreaker
  5. select 'Properties,’ then 'Betas,’ and use the following password: IknowWhatImDoing

After that, you will be able to choose 'experimental' from the drop-down menu. Download the update, play the game, and let us know if you encounter any issues. We also have a channel on our Discord: #rb-experimental-feedback - we highly encourage you to join in and share your feedback.

If everything goes right, we expect this update to hit the main build of the game later this week.

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