Ahoy, adventurers and sandbox enthusiasts! Were thrilled to announce that YAARRGH! Battle Island! has officially set sail into the exciting waters of PlayTesting. With three distinct stages planned, this marks a monumental milestone in our journey to create a groundbreaking procedural voxel battle arena. Heres a sneak peek at whats ahead.
Alpha Testing: Building the Foundations The Alpha phase has commenced! This stage is exclusive to our development team as we focus on merging the core systems that will power the game. Think of this as the skeleton of our creationmining, building, crafting, and more are being stitched together to lay a robust foundation for the action-packed co-op and AI wave combat youve been eagerly awaiting. While this phase is barebones, its the crucial groundwork for the adventure to come.
Beta Testing: Setting the Scene Our sights are already on the next stageBeta testing. This is where the magic truly begins to unfold. With integrated gameplay, polished animations, and refined mechanics, the game will take shape into a more cohesive experience. And heres the exciting part: Beta testing will be open to all our incredible supporters who have stood by us over the years. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping the final product.
Open PlayTest: Charting New Horizons Once the Beta phase smooths out the rough seas, well expand the PlayTest to a wider audience. This phase focuses on massive-scale testing, tweaking, and refining, as well as actively listening to community feedback. The public PlayTest will be accessible to everyone who has requested access through our Steam Store Page. Get ready to dive in, share your thoughts, and help us make YAARRGH! Battle Island! the best it can be.
Join the Crew Excited to be part of this journey? Wishlist YAARRGH! Battle Island! on Steam and request access to our PlayTests here: Steam Store Page. Together, well explore, battle, and craft the ultimate sandbox experience.
Thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm as we sail closer to release. Let the games begin, and may the winds be ever in our favour!?
Please note: the Open PlayTest is still some time away as we continue refining the game mechanics and tackling lingering bugs. Be sure to wishlist and request access to the public PlayTest through our Steam Store Page to stay updated on our progress.