Step into the cockpit. DARK MACHINE PROJECT and developer LIONA Interactive are recruiting commanders for the first technical beta of DARK MACHINE THE GAME — the blockbuster mecha shooter tied to the upcoming cross-media anime series. The fight begins December 18, and you can sign up right now via Steam.
THE DARK AWAITS — PILOT YOUR MACHINE
Built around the revolutionary Shift-Up system, DARK MACHINE THE GAME lets you transform between three distinct mech classes mid-battle — the agile Worker, high-speed Ride Loader, and towering Gigant Loader. Each offers a completely different playstyle, and knowing when to shift could mean the difference between victory and wreckage.
- 7v7 PvP — Terminal Siege — clash over anchor points, crush enemy defences, and demolish the opposing base
- 27 unique mechs — customise loadouts, colours, and parts to build your perfect war machine
- Fully destructible battlefields — every skyscraper and barrier can be reduced to rubble, reshaping the map in real time
- PvE mode — team up to face overwhelming hordes when you want a break from competitive combat
- Cross-media universe — the game’s story runs alongside DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION, produced by Goro Taniguchi with mechanical design by Hidetaka Tenjin
BETA DETAILS
- When: Friday 18 December – Friday 25 December 2026
- Where: PC via Steam
- How: Sign up directly through the Steam store page — selected participants receive special in-game rewards
- Full release: Slated for 2027
“Embrace your hunger. Before the world burns.” — DARK MACHINE PROJECT
Palma Energy is waiting. Commanders are needed. Will you answer the call?
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