Beta Features Walkthrough
June 2026 Closed Beta features: faster combat, shout lure, swords, halberds, weather, sleep, and journal upgrades from the beta walkthrough video.
Closed Beta June 2026
The beta walkthrough aligns with the 22–29 June 2026 Closed Beta Test—Ocean Drive Studio’s balance and bug-fix pass after alpha. Solo survival in medieval Birmingham remained the focus while multiplayer co-op stayed slated for Early Access TBA.
Use this page alongside Playtest & Release for access history and reporting feedback.
Combat Upgrades on Display
Video segments show snappier attack animations, tougher ghouls, and expanded melee including one-handed swords and halberds alongside spears. Shout lure pulls straggers into prepared doorways—practice on Controls before live sieges.
Compare weapon reach in tight shops versus open Bull Ring fights from Key Locations. Durability still matters—repair during downtime on Crafting benches.
Weather and Sleep Systems
Beta footage demonstrates rain soaking clothing and pushing warmth urgency—details on Warmth & Weather. Enhanced sleep requires latched, lit, warm rooms per Sleep & Rest; rushing sleep without barricades fails loudly in video examples.
Storms change loot scheduling: indoor crafting days replace market runs when visibility drops.
Journal and Guide Improvements
On-screen journal UI in the beta video shows clearer task tracking than alpha—matching Developer Update 3 notes. When the guide mentions hygiene or infection, treat seriously via Health & Disease.
Deep reference: Guide System page.
Base Building Showcases
Segments highlight door latches, fire pits, drying racks, and layered barricades—see Door Security, Barricades, and Base Building. Physics piles absorb beta horde pushes longer when massed against walls.
Note performance when hoarding too many simulated objects—beta testers on mid PCs should prune clutter.
What Beta Means for Early Access
Beta is not EA—it is a disposable snapshot. Systems here approach EA quality but UI, map size (~¼ town), and co-op remain in flux. Wishlist Steam and monitor dev updates after 29 June 2026.
New players start with Beginner Guide, then this video for current feature set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the closed beta run?
22 June to 29 June 2026 on Steam.
What combat features are new in beta?
Faster attacks, tougher enemies, shout lure, swords, and halberds headline beta changes.
Was co-op in the beta?
Developer focus was solo survival; co-op targets Early Access.
Did weather change in beta?
Yes—upgraded weather systems tie rain and cold to warmth survival.
How does beta sleep differ from alpha?
Enhanced sleep integrates security, lighting, and warmth more strictly.
Should I report bugs after watching this guide?
Yes—use Steam playtest reporting with steps to reproduce issues you see mirrored in the video.