Scramble Knights Royale News

[p]Hello knights![/p][h3]Scramble Knights Royale will be having a Steam squad-mode duos playtest from March 9th at 10AM PST through March 12th![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]This playtest will be the first duos test and will include a large set of improvements focusing on making playing with friends fun. This will be a global playtest (all regions), so invite your friends and squad up! All players will be welcome to join.[/p][p] [/p][h3]How can I sign up to join?[/h3][p]Just head back to the Steam page and click the "Request Access" button.[/p][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]When does the playtest start?[/h3][p]The playtest will start on March 9th at 10 AM PST. The playtest will end on March 12th at 11:59PM.[/p][p][/p][h3]How do I get access once I sign up?[/h3][p]We will let in all players on March 9th. Players will be continuously let in during the duration of the test. [/p][p][/p][h3]Are there any exclusive in-game rewards for joining the playtest?[/h3][p]Yes! The same rewards from past tests will be available. This will not be the last time you can claim those rewards, there will be more opportunities![/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]We also host private playtests for Discord members every now and then to test things we are working on, so please join the Discord if you would like to take part!
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Please leave any questions you have about the duos test below. We're working hard to and listening to feedback to make Scramble Knights the best game it can be.[/p][p][/p][h3]See you soon, knights![/h3][p]- Team Funktronic[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]The global playtest for Scramble Knights Royale is live now![/h2][p][/p][h3]Check your email for your key or click "Request Access" on the main store page if you haven't yet signed up! ↓↓↓

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]For returning NA players, you may not get an email but you should see "Scramble Knights Royale \[playtest]" in your Steam library and available to play.
[/h3][p]Hello Knights! To join the playtest, be sure you requested access and then check your email for a Steam email which will let you know you can launch the game now. This will show up as "Scramble Knights Royale \[playtest]" in your Steam library. If you have gained access, you'll also have two invites so you can share the game with your friends!
[/p][h3]This test will run from now until February 8th at midnight PST time. Only Solo Queue will be available for this test.

Here are some highlights of what we've been working on since the last test:[/h3]

• [p]Improved server/client performance which should mean lower network latency and higher FPS.[/p]
• [p]Pet companions - adopt a companion as a passive boost in place of the old ring system. You can visually see what pet and passive boost your opponents have.[/p]
• [p]No more teaming - turned off ability to squad up in solos.[/p]
• [p]A brand new, shinny tutorial![/p]
• [p]A stat screen at the end of every round.[/p]
• [p]New environment stuff. More developments on castle area, deep forest, and more![/p]
• [p]More balancing, features and tons of bug fixes. [/p]

[p] (There's adoptable puffy PETS now!)[/p][p]Be sure to join our Discord as well. We sometimes host private playtests there to get feedback on new features but you can also join just to chat about the game, talk to the developers (that's us), and get exclusive updates about Scramble Knights! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can earn exclusive pre-launch cosmetic rewards for playing during the playtest. There will be at least once more chance to earn these rewards before launch for all players! [/p][h3]Here's a few things to look out for:[/h3]

• [p]If your game crashes, please press the "BUG REPORT" button or let us know about the crash here on Steam or join our Discord and report it there.[/p]
• [p]You can re-queue while your a chicken after death by pressing Y on controller or R on keyboard.[/p]
• [p]If you disconnect unexpectedly from a match, please click the "Got a bug?" button on the bottom of your screen and let us know what happened.[/p]
• [p]If you fall out of the world or get stuck while in a match, you can use the "Unstuck Me" option in the start menu.[/p]
• [p]If you run into any other general bugs (doors not opening, can't pick up items, can't attack, etc.) please use the "Got a bug?" button on the bottom of the screen and let us know what's happening.[/p]
• [p]If the game gives a "Device Not Found" error, you need to run the game in admin mode. To run in Admin mode via Steam: Right click the game in Steam -> Manage -> Browse Local Files -> Right Click ZR.exe and click "Run as Administrator".[/p]

[p]If you have the time, you can also give us your feedback! Use the "Feedback" button in-game or just click here to fill the form out once you've played. We're making Scramble Knights Royale for our players, and the team really does go through all the feedback we receive to help inform development choices.[/p][p]See you in game, knights![/p]

[p]Hello Knights![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Check your email for your key or click "Request Access" on the main store page if you haven't yet signed up! ↓↓↓[/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]The Scramble Knights Royale playtest is live NOW for North American players! Be sure you requested access and then check your email for a Steam email that should grant you access. This will show up as "Scramble Knights Royale \[playtest]" in your Steam library. If you have gained access, you'll also have two invites so you can share the game with your friends![/p][p][/p][p]This test will run from now until January 11th at midnight PST time. Only Solo Queue will be available for this test.[/p][p][/p][p]Be sure to join our Discord as well to chat about the game, talk to the developers (that's us), and get exclusive updates about Scramble Knights! [/p][p][/p][p]You can earn exclusive pre-launch cosmetic rewards for playing during the playtest. Don't worry, if you aren't in NA or can't play during this time we'll have more chances to earn these rewards before launch for all players.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This test is an early look at gameplay. We are still working on our networking and matchmaking, so expect some issues to occur while testing. This playtest will help us identify issues so we can have a smooth launch![/p][h3]Here's a few things to look out for:[/h3]

• [p]If your game crashes, please press the "BUG REPORT" button or let us know about the crash here on Steam or join our Discord and report it there.[/p]
• [p]You can re-queue while your a chicken after death by pressing Y on controller or R on keyboard.[/p]
• [p]If you disconnect unexpectedly from a match, please click the "Got a bug?" button on the bottom of your screen and let us know what happened.[/p]
• [p]If you fall out of the world or get stuck while in a match, you can use the "Unstuck Me" option in the start menu.[/p]
• [p]If you run into any other general bugs (doors not opening, can't pick up items, can't attack, etc.) please use the "Got a bug?" button on the bottom of the screen and let us know what's happening.[/p]
• [p]If the game gives a "Device Not Found" error, you need to run the game in admin mode. To run in Admin mode via Steam: Right click the game in Steam -> Manage -> Browse Local Files -> Right Click ZR.exe and click "Run as Administrator".[/p]
• [p]Dungeons may not spawn objects and enemies correctly, we are working on a fix for this![/p]

[p]If you have the time, you can also give us your feedback! Use the "Feedback" button in-game to be taken to a form where you can let us know how you felt about the game or just click here to fill the form out once you've played. We're making Scramble Knights Royale for you, so we listen to all player feedback seriously and nothing is ever ignored.[/p][p]Let us know any questions in comments, and we'll see you in game![/p]

[p]Hello knights![/p][h3]Scramble Knights Royale will be having a weekend Steam playtest from January 9th 5PM PST through January 11th for North American players![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This playtest will be the first time we are welcoming knights into the arena and we can't wait to share what we've been working on with you.[/p][p]Let's go over a few question you might have about the upcoming test.[/p][h3]How can I sign up to join?[/h3][p]Just head back to the Steam page and click the "Request Access" button.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]When does the playtest start?[/h3][p]The playtest will start on January 9th at 5 PM PST. The playtest will end on January 11th at 11:59PM.[/p][p][/p][h3]How do I get access once I sign up?[/h3][p]Steam will email all players and you will be given access to download the game then.[/p][p][/p][h3]Are there any exclusive in-game rewards for joining the playtest?[/h3][p]Yes! We'll share more about this soon. Don't worry, if you can't participate or are outside the NA region we'll have ways for you to earn these rewards before launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why is the test for North American players only?[/h3][p]We are still working on our servers, so we want to test with only NA to make sure our servers run smoothly before expanding. We know people from all over the world have already requested access. We'll have another chance for world-wide players to join in before the game launches and we'll provide more details on that later. You'll be able to earn the same rewards as NA players did with this test![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]That's it! Please leave any questions you have about the test below. There are already thousands of you signed up to playtest and we are overwhelmed with the response to Scramble Knights. We're a small indie team and seeing all of the messages and hype really inspires us to make the best game possible.[/p][h3]See you soon, knights![/h3][h3]The Funktronics Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hello knights![/p][h2]Welcome to Scramble Knights Royale! [/h2][p]Compete against fellow knights in a 32-player, classic-adventure battle royale. Be the last knight standing and win the favor of the princess![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Our team has been working on a new spin on the battle royale genre for a few years now and we're finally ready to show you what's we've cooked up.[/p][h3]What is Scramble Knights Royale?[/h3][p]Scramble Knights is a battle royale game inspired by classic adventure games like Legend of Zelda. 32 players compete in matches where you explore islands, find loot, conquer dungeons, and fight other players. The ring closes slowly and forces everyone together for more chaos![/p][p]Scramble Knights combines questing and exploring with strategic PvP combat for an entirely new kind of experience.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]When can I play it?[/h3][p]We're planning to launch Scramble Knights in 2026.[/p][p]If you want to play earlier, head back to the Steam page and you can sign up for a playtest (and also Wishlist the game while you are there).[/p][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]How much will it cost?[/h3][p]We're currently deciding on the exact price, but likely somewhere between $5 and $10. Buying the game will also unlock the first battle pass completely![/p][p][/p][h3]Can I play with friends?[/h3][p]At launch, we'll definitely have a solo queue live. You can queue up with friends, but you will be playing against them![/p][p]We are also planning duo queues (and maybe trios), but that will likely come later after our launch.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]That's Scramble Knights Royale! If you want to follow along with development, joining our Discord is the best way but here's a few other places you can do that.[/p][p]🔗 Twitter/X[/p][p]🔗 TikTok[/p][p]🔗 Reddit Community[/p][p]🔗 BlueSky[/p][p]
That's it for now, we'll be starting up the playtest in then next few weeks so make sure to sign up on the main store page!

-The Funktronics Team
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