If you’ve ever felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day, NCSOFT and Mistil Games are about to make that feeling a lot more literal—and a lot more lethal. The first Closed Beta Test (CBT) for Time Takers, the highly anticipated time-bending survival shooter, is officially underway.
From now until March 21, 2026, players can dive into a world where “Time Energy” isn’t just a resource—it’s your health, your currency, and your only hope of survival.
Seconds are the New HP
While most shooters have you hunting for medkits, Time Takers flips the script. Inspired by the high-stakes tension of the film In Time, every player starts with a ticking clock.
Time is Your Lifeline: If your timer hits zero, you’re out.
The Risk/Reward Loop: You can spend your remaining time to upgrade abilities or equip powerful combat “apps” mid-match. Do you burn 30 seconds to gain a tactical edge, or hoard your time to outlast the competition?
Team Synergy: In a unique twist, you can actually transfer your own “lifespan” to a struggling teammate. It’s the ultimate sacrifice in a genre usually defined by every-man-for-himself.
What’s in the Beta?
The current test isn’t just a small slice; it’s a meaty look at what the full 2026 release will offer:
12 Diverse Travellers: From a space-suited chimp (Bertie) to a drunken medieval knight (Arthur), the character roster is as eccentric as it is tactical.
3 Time-Fractured Maps: Battle across the traditional Japanese-themed Yokogawa, the medieval corridors of Morstadt, and the neon-drenched futuristic streets of Miraesi.
7-Phase Matches: As the match progresses, Time Energy becomes scarcer, forcing teams into more frequent and frantic engagements.
How to Join the Fray
The beta is currently live on Steam, with servers running for eight hours daily to ensure stable matchmaking.
Pro Tip: While the focus is currently on North and South American servers (PDT: 16:00 to 00:00), players in the UK and elsewhere aren’t left in the dark. You can join the official Discord to grab promotional Steam codes and join the global community.
Final Thoughts
Time Takers is a breath of fresh air in a crowded hero-shooter market. By removing fixed roles and making time the primary resource, Mistil Games is challenging players to think three steps ahead—or risk running out of time entirely.
Find out more here – https://timetakers.plaync.com/
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