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- Closed Beta Test for Spellcasters Chronicles starts on December 4-8: Players in Europe and North America will get their first taste of this free-to-play, team-based multiplayer game during the closed beta test.
- Participation is through registration and approval on Steam: Interested players must register and be approved to take part in the closed beta test.
- Game features six playable summoners, deckbuilding system, and more: The closed beta will offer a first-hand experience of six playable summoners, the Mausoleum arena, 11 creatures, 8 spells, 2 buildings, and 2 titans, allowing players to explore unique strategies and core gameplay mechanics.
- Player feedback will shape the game: Quantic Dream is inviting everyone to join the closed beta test to provide feedback that will help refine the game ahead of its early access release in early 2026. The feedback from this initial test phase is expected to significantly influence the game before its launch.
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Spellcasters Chronicles’ Closed Beta Test Debuts December 4-8, Featuring Six Summoners and Key Gameplay Elements on Steam
Quantic Dream has announced the first online test run of its upcoming free-to-play, team-based multiplayer game, Spellcasters Chronicles, from December 4–8. Players in Europe and North America will be the first to experience the game. While Latin American players may experience some lag on the current servers, local servers are planned for future events by 2026. Registration and approval are required to participate in this closed beta test on Steam. Following a hands-on preview at Twitchcon San Diego last October, the Spellcasters Chronicles closed beta will feature six playable summoners, the Mausoleum arena, and a first look at the game’s deckbuilding system. Players will have access to 11 creatures, 8 spells, 2 buildings, and 2 titans, allowing them to explore unique strategies and core gameplay mechanics. Each summoner has a distinct archetype that influences battles through its deckbuilding system. Passive abilities encourage specific combinations of spells, creatures, and buildings, ensuring that each team composition is viable and reflects the chosen spellcaster’s style.
Closed Beta of Spellcasters Chronicles Begins December 4-8 – Shape the Game with Your Feedback
This closed beta will allow Quantic Dream to refine the game based on player feedback. A second beta, planned for early 2026, will include new spellcasters, arenas, spells, and creatures. As Spellcasters Chronicles progresses toward its early access release, each beta phase will introduce more gameplay features and reveal more of the game’s world and story, guided by player input. Game Director Gregorie Diaconu said, “We’re super excited about opening up Spellcasters Chronicles servers for the first time. It’s like starting a big conversation we’ve been dying to have with players. This closed beta is just the beginning of us working together to shape this game—from how the battles play out and making sure everything runs smoothly tech-wise, to balancing those all-important decks. We’re inviting everyone to jump in, surprise us with your ideas, and tell us what you think works best.” Registration is open on the game’s Steam page and official website. Even those who do not get into this initial test will have more opportunities in the future. This initial test phase offers a valuable opportunity for players to influence the game before its early access launch in early 2026.
Experience the Evolution of Spellcasters Chronicles – First Online Test Run Begins December 4-8
Since 2019, Quantic Dream has also served as a publisher, supporting independent games with innovative concepts through its Spotlight seal, which provides expertise, production assistance, funding, and access to global markets. In 2022, they partnered with NetEase Games, expanding their creative capabilities and accelerating the development of major titles. Unveiled in 2025, Spellcasters Chronicles marks their first multiplayer venture, allowing them to explore new genres while retaining their focus on narrative depth. Quantic Dream is known for developing acclaimed titles such as Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human. With the first online test run about to start, fans can look forward to experiencing the evolving world of Spellcasters Chronicles.
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