Closed Alpha — Client Update
PHT Multiplayer 4.0 marks the beginning of the Closed Alpha for PHT Multiplayer.
This update moves PHT further toward its dedicated-server multiplayer architecture and introduces the new multiplayer menu, Closed Alpha map and client, and the first official server for Alpha testing.
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✨ NEW FEATURES & CHANGES
🖥️ New Multiplayer Menu
- Completely redesigned the main menu with a new multiplayer-focused look.
- Updated the menu experience to better support the direction of PHT Multiplayer.
🌐 Dedicated Server Support
- Added the foundation for Dedicated Server support.
- Added the first official server for Closed Alpha testing to the Server Browser.
- This server will be used as the Official PHT Public Server during Alpha testing.
- Additional servers and broader server support will be introduced as development continues.
🧪 Closed Alpha
- Added the Closed Alpha Map.
- Added the Closed Alpha Client.
- Added the Alpha Client to Steam Playtest.
- Steam Playtest access is currently Invite Only for Closed Alpha testing.
🚫 Multiplayer Transition
- Disabled Singleplayer for the Closed Alpha.
- Singleplayer is currently not required for the multiplayer-focused Alpha build.
- Disabled Player-Hosted / Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Server Hosting.
- P2P hosting is being phased out as PHT transitions to dedicated servers.
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⚠️ KNOWN ISSUES
The following issues are currently known in the Closed Alpha and are being investigated:
- Server Login Latency — Connecting to a server may take longer than expected.
- Server Browser Player Count — The Server Browser may not correctly display the current number of players out of the server's maximum player count.
- Server Browser Ping — The Server Browser may not currently display the correct ping for the Official PHT Public Server.
- Axe Crafting — The Axe cannot currently be crafted, even when using a crafting bench.
- Food & Water Decay — Food and water may decay at an abnormal rate.
- Mega Pack Purchase — The Mega Pack cannot currently be purchased from NPCs.
- Grid Display Issues — Grids may not appear correctly in packs, crafting, and other related interfaces.
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🔧 CLIENT & SERVER STATUS
Client
The PHT Multiplayer 4.0 Closed Alpha Client is now available through Steam Playtest for invited testers.
Official PHT Public Server
The first official server is being used specifically for Closed Alpha testing.
The dedicated server build itself is not being released publicly at this time. Additional server availability will come as PHT Multiplayer progresses through development and testing.
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🧪 CLOSED ALPHA TESTING
This is an early Alpha build, and bugs, incomplete systems, and unexpected behavior are expected.
If you encounter an issue, please report it with as much information as possible, including:
- What you were doing when the issue occurred.
- Where the issue occurred.
- Any error messages or unexpected behavior.
- Screenshots or video when possible.
Your feedback during the Closed Alpha will help us identify and fix issues as we continue developing PHT Multiplayer.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone participating in the PHT Multiplayer Closed Alpha.
This is the first major step toward the dedicated-server multiplayer experience, and your testing and feedback will help shape what comes next for PHT Multiplayer.
Welcome to PHT Multiplayer 4.0.