Enginefall News

[p]We’ve been included in Steam’s PVP Fest and to celebrate, we thought why not share some exciting news with you all, especially as you have been so patient?

[/p][p]Drumroll, please.....
[/p][h2]The Enginefall Spring Open Playtest is almost here! [/h2][p]From 7 April to 14 April, we’re opening the doors and inviting players back onto the train for our next large-scale public test. [/p][p]If you’ve been waiting to jump in for the first time, or to bring friends along for the ride, this is your chance. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Remember this is still a pre-launch playtest. [/p][p]You should expect: [/p]

• [p]🐞 Bugs and rough edges [/p]

• [p]⚖️ Balance that’s still being tuned [/p]

• [p]🔁 Systems that may change based on feedback [/p]

[p]...and lots of glorious chaotic fun! [/p][p][/p][p]Make sure you’ve requested access on our Steam store page. [/p]

• [p]If you already have, then good news, you’re in! ✅[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]BONUS | There is Now no Better Time to Wishlist! 🎁✨[/h3]

• [p]Everyone who has or will show their support by wishlisting will be rewarded with a Sledgehammer skin. [/p]
• [p]Not only that but once you have redeemed your skin you can refer up to 5 friends and get rewarded with in game currency per friend you refer [/p]

[p]Get Clicking: [/p][p]https://rewards.enginefall.com/ [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]See you on the Train soon! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Learn More about Playtests: [/p][p]How we playtests[/p][p]Dive Deeper Philosophy post[/p]

[p]Thank You for Playing![/p][p][/p][p]To our incredible community,[/p][p]The latest playtest has come to an end, and we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who joined us on the trains. Your dedication, passion, and willingness to test Enginefall during this critical phase of development means the world to us.[/p][p][/p][p]We also want to celebrate an incredible milestone with you: 150,000 wishlists![/p][p]This achievement wouldn't have been possible without your support and belief in our vision.[/p][p]Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.[/p][p][/p][p]We Hear You[/p][p]During this playtest, many of you experienced performance issues, and we want you to know: we heard you loud and clear. Our team is already hard at work addressing these concerns, and performance optimization will be a top priority for the next playtest. We're committed to delivering the smooth, intense survival experience you deserve.[/p][p]Beyond performance, we're also actively working on improving the new player onboarding experience and tackling spawn camping issues to ensure fairer, more enjoyable gameplay for everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]What's Next[/p][p]This is just the beginning. We'll be keeping you updated on our progress and sharing details about upcoming closed and open playtests as we move forward. Your feedback is the fuel that drives Enginefall's development, and we want to keep that conversation going.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay Connected[/p][p]Join us on Discord to share your thoughts, report issues, and be part of the community shaping Enginefall's future: [/p][p][/p][p]https://discord.gg/enginefall[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for being part of this journey. We can't wait to see you back on the trains.[/p][p]The Red Rover Interactive Team

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[p]First off, thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]After the December playtest, the amount of excitement, feedback, and questions we received honestly meant a lot to the team. One question keeps coming up more than any other:[/p][p][/p][p]“How do Enginefall playtests actually work?”[/p][p][/p][p]Rather than one always-on test, we run a few different types of playtests. Each one exists for a specific reason, and each one plays a different role in shaping the game. [/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s how they work.[/p][p][/p][p]What this feels like: This is Enginefall’s front door, open to all [/p][p]Open playtests are when we invite everyone who’s requested access on Steam to jump in and experience the game with friends.
[/p][h3]Why we run them:[/h3]

• [p]To give new players their first Enginefall experience & importantly study first time player feedback[/p]
• [p]To see how the game feels at scale[/p]
• [p]To learn what works, what doesn’t, and what might still be confusing[/p]

[p]These builds are the most polished versions we can make at that point in development. They’re not perfect, but they’re the versions we feel comfortable introducing to new players.[/p][p][/p][h3]Who can join:[/h3]

• [p]Anyone who has requested playtest access on Steam[/p]
• [p]No Discord requirements[/p]
• [p]Ideal for first-time players and groups of friends[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Next Open Playtest: [/h3][p]To be announced soon so make sure you have wishlisted and followed us on Steam to get notified.[/p][p][/p][p]What this feels like: A step behind the curtain.[/p][p]Closed weekend playtests are smaller tests for players who already have access. These are where we start pushing changes before they’re fully smoothed out.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why we run them:[/h3]

• [p]To test new systems early[/p]
• [p]To get feedback even when things are rough[/p]
• [p]To let returning players compare changes between builds[/p]

[p]These versions can be buggy, unbalanced, or incomplete and that’s part of the deal. They help us move faster without surprising new players with half-finished ideas.[/p][p][/p][h3]Who can join:[/h3]

• [p]Players who already have Enginefall playtest access[/p]
• [p]Dates are usually shared through Discord[/p]
• [p]They happen roughly every few weeks, depending on what we’re working on Next Closed Playtest: Friday, January 30th 11:00 UTC - Monday, February 2nd 07:00 UTC[/p]

[p][/p][p]What this feels like: Early. Messy. Experimental.[/p][p]These are our most raw testing environments, including:[/p]

• [p]Friday morning (GMT) dev playtests[/p]
• [p] Always-on Playground servers[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Why we run them:[/h3]

• [p]To try out ideas that are very early[/p]
• [p]To experiment without safety nets[/p]
• [p]To get fast feedback from players who know the game well[/p]

[p]Things will break here. Sometimes badly. These tests exist so problems show up early, not later.[/p][p][/p][h3]Who can join:[/h3][p]Available to dedicated Discord members who:[/p]

• [p]Reach Level 15 in the Enginefall Discord or have played 25hrs of Enginefall (super-testers)[/p]
• [p]Link their Steam account and accept our bot DM[/p]
• [p]Join one of the Super-Tester “Cults”[/p]

[p]This is for players who already love Enginefall and want to help shape it at the roughest stages.[/p][p][/p][p]All of these playtests matter. [/p][p]Together, they let us build Enginefall with the community, not just in front of it.[/p][p][/p][h2]Want to know more? [/h2][p]We talk more about why we don’t leave playtests open all the time, and what we’re trying to protect by testing this way in our Discussions 'Dive Deeper’ post , make sure to check it out![/p][p][/p][p]See you on the train![/p]

[p]Happy holidays!

Yes even you feral 3rd class peasants, from the team at Red Rover Interactive [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]It’s Christmas Eve.
[/p][p]- 1 more sleep.[/p][p]- You leave out snacks.[/p][p]- You hope for something nice.[/p][p]- The care package drops.

What are you hoping to receive tomorrow?  [/p][p][/p][p][/p]