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Find out how open world multiplayer puzzle game Islands Of Insight works in its open playtest

Announced earlier this year at Summer Game Fest, Islands Of Insight is, somehow, both an open world multiplayer game, and a puzzle game - something akin to The Witness but in a fantasy world you share with other players. There are serene floating islands, wide open flying and a varied chocolate box of puzzles. Publisher Behaviour Interactive (from Dead By Daylight fame) have now announced a free open playtest, available to everyone from now until September 21st. As lovely as the game looks, I’m excited to try Islands Of Insight for myself.


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Islands of Insight | Open Steam Playtest Build Notes

Content
  • An early zone of the map is available for the open playtest. The flow for the Main Campaign and puzzle content have been modified to fit with the playable area available.
  • Some assets are placeholders and not reflective of the final game.


Features
  • For this open playtest we are focusing on your solo journey so only a few social interactions are available at this time.
  • Our progression systems and their UI/UX are still being worked on and may not be indicative of their final implementation.


Game Balancing
  • The progression and difficulty scaling are not yet fully balanced.
  • Your experience points (XP) and Currencies (Coins) are not yet fully balanced, so your playstyle might influence your progression rate in unexpected ways.


[h3]Known Issues[/h3]

The game is in pre-beta development therefore you may encounter bugs during your play experience. Currently known issues:

  • The only aspect ratio that is supported is 16:9, other aspect ratios (4:3, 21:9, etc.) are not currently supported.
  • There is no support for the use of controllers during the Open Steam Playtest.
  • If you believe you have encountered another issue, please head over to our support team’s portal.


For more updates on Islands of Insight follow us on X and TikTok. You can also Wishlist the game here to get notified when the game launches. 


[h3]System Requirements[/h3]

Minimum Specs

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: NVidia GTX 970 or Radeon R9 380. 4GB VRAM
  • Network: Yes
  • DirectX version: 11 or later
  • Disk Space: 30 BG. SSD recommended


Recommended Specs

  • OS: Windows 7, Direct X 11 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9500 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5700. 8GB VRAM
  • Network: Yes
  • DirectX version: 11 or later
  • Disk Space: 30 BG. SSD recommended

I went hands-on with my most-anticipated upcoming open world game, and it didn't disappoint




Islands of Insight is like meditation. It's like a sauna followed by a steam room after a gym workout. It's like snuggling up by the fire on a cold and dark day, listening to ASMR while drinking hot chocolate and getting a foot massage. It's also infuriating. Pure brain-bursting, head-scratching, feet-stomping, temper-flaring, mood-shifting, controller-throwing exasperation. Until… hang on… I see! You stand here and look there and, et voila, you've solved a puzzle and all is right in the world again...
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Islands of Insight | Open Steam Playtest Available Now!

We are excited to bring the game to your hands for the first time during our Open Steam Playtest! Live until September 21st at 10AM PDT / 1 PM EDT, the playtest will be the first opportunity for you to dive into an epic journey of puzzles, exploration, and discovery, and share your feedback. Get a taste of Islands of Insight’s expansive world, game mechanics, and puzzles, with lots still left to discover down the road.

As part of the open playtest, you will be able to:
  • Seek out and solve a wide array of puzzles densely spread across the landscape.
  • Freely explore an open world filled with secrets to discover at your own pace.
  • Complete puzzle quests to progress the game’s campaign, unlock new areas, and reveal lore.
  • Contribute to improving the Islands of Insight experience by sharing feedback directly with the development team.

Join our Open Steam Playtest by visiting our Steam page and click the “Request Access” button under the playtest header.

Anyone who is 16+ years old can join our Open Steam Playtest.

For those curious about what they can expect during the Playtest, check out our new Gameplay Reveal Trailer!

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A few key points to remember:
  • Must be 16+ years old to join our Open Steam Playtest.
  • For this Open Steam Playtest, you will be able to play an early part of the full game. As this is a pre-beta Playtest, please note that quality, content, progression and economy balance, UI/UX and performance are still being worked on and are not reflective of the final game.
  • Share your experience! The contents of the Open Steam Playtest are not under NDA, so feel free to stream or make videos! Don't forget to tag us on X and TikTok!
  • Open Steam Playtest access is available on Steam. Head to the Islands of Insight Steam Page and press “Play the Islands of Insight Playtest now” button under the Playtest header.
  • Open Steam Playtest is time-limited and will run for two weeks - from September 7 at 10AM PDT/1 PM EDT to September 21 at 10AM PDT/1 PM EDT, 2023.
  • Playtest Surveys are vital for us to continue polishing the experience. Please take your time to fill out the in-game surveys when they become available. You can also share your feedback on our Steam Community Hub.
  • Your progression will not carry over to future Playtests or the launch version of the game.

Join Playtest Now!

Seeking future insights? Wishlist now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071500/Islands_of_Insight/