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  • A Deep Dive into Arkheron: The “Ascension Royale” That’s Redefining PvP

    A Deep Dive into Arkheron: The “Ascension Royale” That’s Redefining PvP

    The world of competitive gaming is about to get a new challenger. Bonfire Studios, a team of industry veterans including former Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo, has finally unveiled its first game, and it’s something special. Forget what you think you know about battle royales; Arkheron is twisting the genre into a new form they’re calling an “Ascension Royale.”

    So, what is Arkheron? At its core, it’s a fast-paced, dynamic PvP game where 15 teams of three players compete to climb a mysterious tower. The catch? This isn’t just a race to the top. The tower itself is a shifting, surreal dimension built from the memories of the players’ past lives. As “Echoes”—amnesiac, ghostly beings—your goal is to ascend, defeat rival teams, and ultimately find peace.

    But the real magic lies in the gameplay loop. Unlike games with pre-defined classes or heroes, in Arkheron, the items are the heroes. Players start each match unarmed and must scavenge for “Relics”—powerful weapons, crowns, and amulets. Each Relic comes with its own unique abilities, allowing you to create a new build on the fly. This “what you carry defines you” philosophy means no two matches are ever the same. You’ll constantly be adapting, experimenting with different combinations, and fighting with a playstyle that’s truly yours for that specific run.

    The main mode, “Ascension Royale,” is an intense, floor-by-floor elimination. Teams must fight to secure beacons to ascend to the next level before a destructive storm covers the floor. This creates a high-stakes game of “musical chairs,” forcing teams into close-quarters combat and strategic decisions. As you climb, the player pool shrinks, leading to a climactic final showdown at the very top.

    One of the most innovative features is the combat itself. While it’s an isometric, top-down game, Arkheron features a unique free-aim camera that feels more like a shooter. This allows for precise aiming, dodging, and strategic positioning, making every engagement a test of skill and awareness.

    Bonfire Studios has been a bit of a mystery for years, but now we’re seeing the results of their long-term development. With a blend of ideas from games like Diablo, Dark Souls, and PUBG, Arkheron aims to be a deep, competitive experience that can sustain hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of play. They’re already holding public playtests, and the feedback from these early sessions will be crucial in shaping the game’s future.

    Arkheron is more than just a new battle royale; it’s a genre-bending experience that promises a fresh take on team-based PvP. If you’re looking for a game that rewards adaptability, strategic thinking, and moment-to-moment skill, you’ll want to keep an eye on this one. The ascent is just beginning.

    Arkheron https://www.arkheron.com

    #Arkheron #games #gaming #gamers #scifi #BonfireStudios #AscensionRoyale #pvp #gametrailer #playtest #demogame #battleroyale

  • Cole Hunter: Payback Playtest Teaser Trailer

    Cole Hunter: Payback Playtest Teaser Trailer

    It has to be said that we do like a bit of 2D pixel art game news, and in this case, we are talking about Cole Hunter: Payback, a classic shoot-’em-up roguelite set in space where players spend most of the game trying to avoid the debt collectors looking to collect the debts that you have run up. There is, of course, only one thing to do, pay or run! Wishlist Cole Hunter: Payback on Steam before the game is released in early 2026.

    To find out more about Cole Hunter: Payback, go to the official game page here https://colehunterpayback.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/l4zqx

    #ColeHunterPayback #ColeHunter #Payback #games #gaming #gamers #newgames #gametrailers #playtest #OldwaysStudiosAB #Roguelite #indiegames #indiedev

  • Playtest for Blind Descent now on Steam

    Playtest for Blind Descent now on Steam

    At first sight, Mars appears to be a dry and almost dead planet, but miles below the surface, there is a strange and wonderful ecosystem just waiting to be explored. This is Blind Descent, a game of survival and discovery in a world that has remained untouched for a long time, until a failed mission to the planet leaves a single survivor in this vast underground world.

    To find out more about Blind Descent, go to the official website here https://blinddescent.net/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/YgV72

    #Playtest #BlindDescent #Steam #games #gaming #gamers #newgames #METAPublishing #OwlcatGames #scifi #survival #Pokuch #Martian #mars #alien #exploration #underground

  • Investment should accelerate Vaultbreakers development

    Investment should accelerate Vaultbreakers development

    Sometimes games can take a while to come to market and in the case of the Vaultbreakers this should not be a problem as recent investment from Square Enix will enable the developers, BetaDwarf, to release a trailer and even launch a playtest for players to get to know the game.

    To find out more about the Vaultbreakers, go to the official game website here vaultbreakers.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/mFmql

    #Vaultbreakers #games #gaming #newgames #actiongames #rpg #brawlercombat #lostrelics #PvE #PvPvE #BetaDwarf #Playtest #gametrailer #gamedemo #SquareEnix #indiegame

  • Vaultbreakers gameplay trailer and playtest

    Vaultbreakers gameplay trailer and playtest

    There is a lot happening in the development of Vaultbreakers. First up, the developers, BetaDwarf, have received an investment from Square Enix. This means the games development can be accelerated; furthermore, there is a new gameplay trailer and players can take part in the public playtest too until the 9th of July.

    To find out more about Vaultbreakers, go to the official game website here http://vaultbreakers.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/DG8kD

    #Vaultbreakers #BetaDwarf #games #gaming #gamers #rpg #actiongames #pve #pvpve #brawler #gamedevelopment #newgames #Gameplay #GameTrailer #Playtest #SquareEnix

  • Arms of God invite to open playtests

    Arms of God invite to open playtests

    It may be a contradictory term, but the Arms of God is a futuristic medieval game where players take on the role of the last warrior capable of saving the people from the powerful enemy. The role requires players to develop skills and build a collection of weapons, then rebuild the order and fight off the legions of demons that threaten everything that stands in their way.

    To find out more about the Arms of God game, go to the official game website here https://darkjay.com/armsofgod/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/1JUVU

    #ArmsofGod #playtest #games #gaming #gametrailer #steam #newgames #DarkJayStudio #futuristic #medieval #autoshooter #roguelite #autoshooter #Cathedral #stronghold #TemplarOrder

  • The Dreamworld: The Infinite Sandbox MMO

    The Dreamworld: The Infinite Sandbox MMO

    Here is a chance to check the DreamWorld game and get a close-up look at the game where players use tools to build structures, explore the map, search for resources and battle with the bosses. The developers of the DreamWorld game will be releasing a free playtest for players and all they need to do is request access on Steam now and make sure to add to their wishlist at the same time.

    To find out more about the DreamWorld game go to the official game website here playdreamworld.com or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/jRr7a

    #DreamWorld #Gameplay #NewGames #Games #Gaming #MMO #Steam #Playtest #Steam #SteamEarlyAccess #DreamworldTheInfiniteSandboxMMO #DreamForge #Discord

  • Exoborne playtest starting next month

    Exoborne playtest starting next month

    There is a great thing about game playtests and that is getting to know the game before its fully launched. In this case, the game is Exoborne an open-world tactical extraction shooter game set on a planet that has become a victim of severe forces of nature. In this playtest players will be able to take advantage of all of the game’s features and resources in order to find out what all the fuss is about. The Exoborne playtest will be running from February 12th to the 17th and will be available on Steam for PC players.

    To find out more about the Exoborne game go to the official game website here https://www.exoborne.com/en/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/WxOKj

    #Exoborne #Playtest #NewGame #Games #Gaming #SciFi #Sharkmob #OpenWorld #TacticalExtractionShooter #Survivors #PvP #PvE #Combat

  • Project Archipelago Pre-Alpha PC Playtest

    Project Archipelago Pre-Alpha PC Playtest

    Gamers who know Rebellion will also know about the Sniper Elite game where you are behind enemy lines on mission to cause as much havoc and destruction as possible, well now there is the Project Archipelago game a sniper battle royale game that will really push your skills to the limit and beyond. The good news is that this new game is going into a Pre-Alpha PC Playtest. So check it out on the official page and sign up for the three-day Pre-Alpha Access that will be running from Aug 16th to the 18th starting at 20:00-24:00 CEST are you ready for this?

    Find out more about the Project Archipelago Pre-Alpha PC Playtest here on the official sign-up page https://archipelago.antidote.gg/?n=ryt

    #gaming #rebelliondevelopments #gamingnews #playtest #sniperbattleroyale #battleroyale #games #gamers #sniper #battleroyale #pcgames #newgames #ProjectArchipelago #rebellion

  • Skygard Arena tactical RPG in Beta

    Skygard Arena tactical RPG in Beta

    Gemelli Games have launched a three-week beta playtest for the Skygard Arena game which will be running until June 30th, so this is your chance, just head on over to the game’s Steam page, the link is below and “Request Access” it is that simple and just think of the all the fun you are going to have, being the champion of champions, fighting until the very end or the end of the month whichever comes up earlier, are you ready for this, then prove it!

    Find out more about the Skygard Arena game on Steam; https://store.steampowered.com/app/2148970/Skygard_Arena/ and on the Dev Dairies here; https://www.gemelligames.com/blog

    #SkygardArena #Tactical #RPG #Beta #Games #Gaming #Gamers #GemelliGames #NewGames #Gameplay #Steam #Playtest #Combat #Champions #Battles #Deathmatch #PvP #AI