META Publishing announced that it has officially launched the open playtest for Blind Descent. It's available for the PC via Steam. This playtest represents a significant milestone in the journey that is the development of the game.
In a statement, developers at Pokuch revealed that the alpha test is focused on solo playthroughs for now. That's because the goal is to test core mechanics while at the same time observe player behavior. As such, the studio is encouraging all those who join the open playtest to share their thoughts in the dedicated Steam Hub and Discord threads.
To deepen the mechanics of the game, the studio went on to say that they're introducing what's known as the "Symbiosis System." This approach was inspired by the haunting alien logic of hit TV mini-series Scavengers Reign. The system shapes how players interact with the ecosystem. The studio said more details on this feature are to be revealed soon.
Playtest FAQ
The playtest lasts around 2 to 5 hours. The actual time depends on the playstyle and how deeply players explore. Currently, Blind Descent is available in English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish. Localization is still being worked on so there may be some errors or inaccuracies. More language options are planned to be added on full release and based on community demand.
For those running 16GB of RAM, the studio said they strongly recommend closing memory-heavy background apps to help the game run more smoothly. The minimum system requirements are:
- i3-10100 (or similar AMD)
- 16GB of RAM (DDR4 or higher)
- GTX1080ti (or AMD equivalent)
- 36GB of free space (SSD recommended)
- DirectX 12
- Windows 11 or latest version of Windows 10
Meanwhile, the recommended system requirements are:
- I5-12400 (AMD 3600) and higher
- 32GB of RAM RTX3060
- 12GB (or AMD equivalent) and higher
- 36GB of free space (SSD)
- DirectX 12
- Windows 11 (latest version)
Learn more about the open playtest here.
Blind Descent offers a survival and exploration mission deep beneath the Martian surface. Players can form a team with up to four pioneers as they're sent to uncover the fate of a missing crew within a vast and uncharted underground world. However, what begins as a routine expedition has turned to be a fight for human survival. It's no longer just a mission but a transformation and a challenge to integrate and thrive in a world where survival hinges on the ability to learn, adapt, and symbiotize.
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