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One playtest ends, another one starts!

Blind Descent · published 24 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC

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Hello, explorers!

We will be closing the current playtest this Friday, September 25th. We have had a lot of useful feedback and we are going to work on it for the next testing stage.
Yes, you’ve read correctly. At the same time, we will be opening sign-ups for the long-awaited co-op playtest of Blind Descent! You will be able to play solo or with up to 4 friends at the same time. Exploring the sci-fi Mars will be even more fun and engaging. So prepare and assemble your exploration team!The new playtest will also include graphical improvements, new models, optimisation, changes to crafting, UI, game flow, combat, a lot of bug fixing and quality-of-life improvements, and other amazing changes. We are excited to finally show you multiplayer and see what kind of moments you will have.We will announce the date of the co-op playtest in the coming weeks. Until then, thank you for playing and enjoy your last moments on Mars!

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