We’re getting ready to open the public Steam Playtest for Idle Empires on Friday, September 11, 2026.
What you’ll be able to do
- Build and expand an empire on a hexagonal grid.
- Plan production chains, logistics, storage, workers, and power.
- Research technologies and progress through multiple historical ages.
- Expand territory and construct wonders.
- Reincarnate your empire and develop Building Cards for future runs.
- Reincarnate to choose a different country with different traits to play (England/France).
- Trade optional surplus resources through the Caravanserai.
What we want to learn
We’re especially looking for feedback on the tutorial, progression speed, production and logistics, interface clarity, and optional trading. Please report bugs and suggestions through the in-game Player Feedback form, Steam Discussions, or the Idle Empires Discord.
A few things to know
- This is an early-development build, so balance, content, and interface details are still changing.
- Bugs are expected, and Playtest progress may be reset in future updates.
- The main game remains playable as a single-player experience; online trading is optional.
If you’d like to take part, visit the Idle Empires Steam store page and follow the Playtest signup option.
The Playtest will begin on Friday.
Thanks for helping shape Idle Empires!
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