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BadassgardNews[Announcement] Badassgard Closed Alpha Test #2 is Now Open!
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[Announcement] Badassgard Closed Alpha Test #2 is Now Open!

Badassgard · published 1 Sep 2026, 01:15 UTC

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⚒️ Be the first to play the newly improved Badassgard and claim your CAT #2 exclusive skin! ⚒️

Greetings, Vikings! The long-awaited second Closed Alpha Test (CAT #2) for Badassgard begins today!

Whether you didn't participate in CAT #1 or are playing Badassgard for the very first time, everyone is welcome to apply.

The test will run until September 15th, and you can still apply at any time during the testing period.

All CAT #2 participants will have their nicknames engraved on the Badassgard Hall of Fame stone slab, and those who complete the feedback survey by September 18th will receive the CAT #2 exclusive [CATastrophic Viking] skin.

For this CAT #2, we have improved the overall game based on the feedback you sent us during CAT #1:

  • More diverse oparts and set oparts

  • Addition of character-exclusive oparts

  • New shell types and revamped Ballistic Runes

  • Dungeon scoring system

  • Improved dungeon loop structure

  • Overall performance and gameplay experience improvements

Experience the revamped combat and builds firsthand in CAT #2, and please share your honest opinions with us.

📅 Test Schedule

  • Test Period: September 1st ~ September 15th

  • Applications: Open continuously until the end of the test

  • Feedback Survey Deadline: September 18th

Once you complete your application on the official Discord, we will send you a Steam key along with detailed registration and installation instructions via Discord DM within 24 hours. If you applied in advance, please check your Discord direct messages!

📝 How to Participate

  1. Join the official Discord

  2. Fill out the CAT #2 application form in the #cat-announcement channel

  3. Receive your Steam key via Discord DM

  4. Play the game and participate in the survey ※ New applicants will receive their Steam key and registration instructions via Discord DM within 24 hours of completing the application.

🔑 Steam Key Info

We will send the Steam key required to participate in CAT #2, along with registration and installation instructions, via Discord DM. Even if you are new to Steam or don't know how to register a key, simply follow the step-by-step guide included in the message to join the test.

If you haven't received your Steam key yet, or if you encounter any issues during the registration process, please let the dev team know. Our team will check and assist you sequentially.

📝 How to Submit Feedback

  1. Join the official Discord

  2. Check the CAT #2 feedback survey link in the #cat-announcement channel

  3. Complete and submit the survey by September 18th

  • Official Discord: https://discord.gg/D35tKxyfc

🎁 Participation Rewards

We have prepared two rewards for the Vikings joining us in CAT #2.

- All Participants: Name engraved on the Hall of Fame stone slab -

The nickname you provide in your application will be engraved on the Hall of Fame stone slab starting from the next test build released after CAT #2.

- Survey Completers: CAT #2 Exclusive [CATastrophic Viking] Skin -

Those who complete the survey by September 18th will receive the CAT #2 exclusive [CATastrophic Viking] skin.

The CAT #2 exclusive skin will be distributed after the official release of Badassgard. At launch, we will send a code and registration instructions to the email address you entered in the survey.

⚠️ Notice Before Participating

The current test build is an alpha version still in development.

Some content and systems may be incomplete, and you might experience unexpected bugs or balance issues during gameplay.

Streaming or video creation is highly encouraged!

However, we kindly ask that you inform your viewers that the current build is an alpha version and will continue to be improved.

📋 What We Want to Check in This Test

For this CAT #2, we are focusing on the following areas:

  • Does the combat flow and performance feel smooth?

  • Is building with oparts, set oparts, and character-exclusive oparts fun and diverse?

  • Are the effects of the new shell types and revamped Ballistic Runes noticeable?

  • Are the difficulty, dungeon scoring, and reward structures easy to understand and reasonable?

  • Do the causes of death, hitboxes, and boss patterns feel fair?

  • Is the information regarding UI, stats, bullets, and Miracles communicated clearly?

  • Are there any bugs, awkward controls, or disappointing aspects during repeated playthroughs?

Please feel free to share what you enjoyed, as well as any inconveniences or parts that were hard to understand.

Your gameplay experience and feedback serve as crucial criteria for adjusting the balance, improving systems, and determining the future direction of Badassgard's content.

Complete your own build on the battlefield and share your heroic tales with us. See you on the battlefield, Vikings! ⚔️

Sincerely,

Team THECOVE

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