Welcome to the Blind Descent Playtest, Explorers!
Thanks for joining us on this early expedition into the depths of Mars. This page is your guide — here to help you get started, answer your most common questions, and support you if anything goes sideways during your journey. Let’s dive in!
The playtest lasts approximately 2 to 5 hours, depending on your playstyle and how deeply you explore.
Currently, Blind Descent is available in English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish. We're still working on localization, so you might encounter some errors or inaccuracies — but don’t worry, they’ll be fixed by release!
We're also open to adding more language options on full release based on community demand, so let us know what you'd like to see!
Definitely! We love watching your adventures unfold. Be sure to tag us with #BlindDescent or share your videos and screenshots in our Discord — we’d love to see and share your moments with the community!
Since this is a playtest build, you might run into bugs, glitches, or other technical hiccups — that’s totally expected at this stage!
We’d love for you to dive in, test the limits, and try out everything the game has to offer so far. Your feedback is key to helping us improve your extraterrestrial experience.
If you encounter an issue, please report it on Discord or Steam Community including:
A short description of the problem
Your system specs
Steps to reproduce it (if you can)
A screenshot or video (if available)
A DXDIAG file of your PC (optional, but highly recommended)
How to create a DXGIAG file?
In your Windows Start menu type “dxdiag”
Open the tool that shows up
Wait until it finished gathering data about your PC (progress bar in the bottom left corner)
Click “Save all information” and save the file
Thanks for helping us make Blind Descent better!
Blind Descent is built using Unreal Engine 5 technology, using modern tools and APIs. The game runs exclusively on DirectX 12, so you'll need a GPU that supports it. Below are the estimated minimum and recommended specs for the playtest. Please note that we haven’t tested every possible hardware setup, so your experience may vary.
If you’re running 16GB of RAM, we strongly recommend closing memory-heavy background apps (like web browsers) to help the game run more smoothly.
Minimum system requirements (low graphics preset):
i3-10100 (or similar AMD)
16GB of RAM (DDR4 or higher)
GTX1080ti (or AMD equivalent)
36GB of free space (SSD recommended)
DirectX 12
Windows 11 or latest version of Windows 10 Recommended system requirements (medium-high graphics preset):
I5-12400 (AMD 3600) and higher
32GB of RAM
RTX3060 12GB (or AMD equivalent) and higher
36GB of free space (SSD)
DirectX 12
Windows 11 (latest version)
We're actively working on optimizing the playtest build, but please note that some performance drops may occur across different setups. To help us improve, it would be incredibly useful if you include your DXDIAG file when submitting performance feedback. Instructions on how to create one can be found in the Bug Report section above.
Keep in mind: performance is not final. We'll continue optimizing the game all the way up to Early Access to ensure it runs smoothly for as many players as possible.
Join our Discord server for real-time updates, support, and discussions with the devs and fellow players. Whether you have a question, encounter a bug, or just want to chat about your Martian adventures — we're there for you! Feel free to tag our community manager @lutra_lutra if you need assistance.
You can also head over to the Steam Community Hub, where we’re actively listening to your feedback.
Once you've tried the game, we’ll ask you to fill out a short survey to rate your experience. Your feedback is essential to shaping the future of Blind Descent!
You’ll find the survey link in the game menu, and we’ll also post reminders on Discord and Steam.
Thanks for being part of the expedition!
Please note: playtest saves won’t carry over to the final release, as the game’s structure and balance are still evolving. Take this chance to experiment freely and explore everything!
This playtest includes all prior features of Blind Descent, not just the new ones added since the first playtest. Here’s what you’ll get to experience:
Map System – Explore and uncover the terrain with a fog-of-war mechanic, now viewable through your Holowatch interface.
First Major Dungeon – Dive into a vast alien structure and uncover secrets of the underground world.
Organic Restoration System – Nature strikes back! Structures you place can trigger infection clusters.
Adaptation System – No standard quests here. Every task reflects your survival journey and response to the Martian ecosystem.
Full Controller Support – All mechanics are now fully playable with controllers.
Complete UI Rework – We've redesigned the interface from the ground up for better clarity and immersion.
Scanner System – Scan your surroundings to uncover lore, hidden recipes, and crucial info.
Mutation System – Tap into mysterious abilities. (Note: Mutations are limited in this build, but give a glimpse of what's to come.)
This is just the start — even more updates and improvements are on the way as we keep building the game!
The Blind Descent Playtest offers a first look at the world we're shaping — but keep in mind, this is still early days. While the game is fully playable, many systems and features are still evolving. For example:
Multiplayer isn’t available just yet
Exploration is limited to selected areas
Some enemies haven't crawled out of the dark yet
The quest system is still growing and changing
Creatures are still getting their final touches (animations, audio, etc.)
…and a lot more is being refined as we speak
This is just the beginning. We’re working hard to expand, polish, and deepen every part of the game — and your feedback helps shape that future. Thanks for being part of the expedition. We can’t wait to show you what’s next!
Your support and feedback during the playtest mean the world to us. Blind Descent is evolving thanks to players like you — your input is driving real change. And this is only the beginning.
Stay sharp,
– The Blind Descent Team