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Opt-in BETA 0.9 | Rise of the Necromancer

Backpack Survivors · published 9 Sep 2026, 06:15 UTC

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Backpack Survivors: Rise of the Necromancer - 0.9 Beta is LIVE!

The Beta for our upcoming 0.9 release just became available!

We’re inviting all members of the community to jump in, play the new content, and help us find bugs, balance issues, and anything else that needs some attention before the full release. Join us on Discord and learn how to join the beta!

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Your feedback is extremely valuable, especially when it comes to balance and the overall feel of the new content.

For feedback, bug reports, and discussion, head over to the channel

https://discord.com/channels/1067159692943573114/1545515203230441573

For a detailed list of patch notes, take a look at

https://discord.com/channels/1067159692943573114/1492526786096136373

Progress made on the beta branch will (unless something massively breaks!) carry over to the main game when the 0.9 patch is released. The Beta will open on 7 sept 2026 and will be closed on the live game release.

Thank you for helping us make Backpack Survivors even better, and enjoy!!

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