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Rivalling Dark and Darker, extraction RPG Dungeon Stalkers starts final playtest

New extraction RPG Dungeon Stalkers is running a final playtest on Steam, and you can unlock a character that will last into its early-access launch. The dark fantasy dungeon crawler promises to offer a slightly different twist on games like Dark and Darker by putting its primary focus on PvE, and boasts a distinctive, game-altering feature that will keep everyone on even footing. As it gears up for launch, developer Oneuniverse has kicked off a new public playtest.


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6/26 Maintenance notice

[p]6/27 Maintenance Notice[/p][p][/p][p]Hello Stalkers! [/p][p]Thank you for your continued active feedback and participation in the playtest. [/p][p][/p][p]This is a patch maintenance notice scheduled for tomorrow. [/p][p]Please refer to this for your gameplay plans. [/p][p]Maintenance Schedule: June 27, 2025ㅣ09:00AM ~ 10:00 AM (KST)[/p][p](No new matchmaking or dungeon entry allowed after 8:30 AM) [/p][p][/p][p]Maintenance Compensation: 1,200 Wish Stones [/p][p][/p][p]Resolved Issues [/p]
  • [p]Issue where party members couldn’t ready up after an invitation[/p]
  • [p]Issue where the party disbanded upon dungeon escape[/p]
  • [p]Some Season Pass quests not completing properly[/p]
  • [p]Occasional crashes during matchmaking[/p]
  • [p]Time check error in the Focused Play Event[/p]
  • [p]Abnormal behavior when using certain items[/p]
  • [p]Certain skills in Adventure Mode (PvE) not dealing damage[/p]
  • [p]Incorrect end time displayed for events[/p]
  • [p]Flame trap name incorrectly shown in kill cam[/p]
  • [p]Friends appearing offline incorrectly[/p]
[p][/p][p]Issues we're working on [/p]
  • [p]Freezing issue under specific conditions during gameplay[/p]
  • [p]Blue outline ghosting left behind on Escape Portal / Escape Monument[/p]
[p]It has been identified that some of the current issues are due to insufficient server resources. [/p][p]We have expanded our server and WebSocket infrastructure, and we expect this will resolve issues such as failed dungeon entry due to matchmaking errors and occasional party disbands. [/p][p]We will continue to closely monitor the situation to prevent these problems from recurring. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the many issues. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you[/p]

6/26 Maintenance Notice

[p]Hello, Stalkers![/p][p]Thank you for actively participating in the Final Test.[/p][p]This is a notice regarding a patch and maintenance to ensure stable service. [/p][p]
Maintenance Schedule: June 26, 2025 – 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (KST) (Dungeon entry and matchmaking will be unavailable after 08:30 AM)[/p][p]Maintenance Reward: 500 Wish Stones[/p][h3]Issues Fixed:[/h3]
  • [p]Collision issues between Stalkers in PvE[/p]
  • [p]Bug where certain Stalker skills behaved abnormally in PvE (e.g., could attack players)[/p]
  • [p]Crash bug when listing items for sale[/p]
  • [p]Falling issues on certain terrain[/p]
  • [p]Rune pages being applied incorrectly to some Stalkers[/p]
[h3]Issues Currently Being Worked On:[/h3]
  • [p]Bug preventing building/crafting[/p]
  • [p]Friends appearing offline[/p]
  • [p]Unable to click ready after party invitation[/p]
  • [p]Party disbanding when exiting a dungeon[/p]
  • [p]Certain Season Pass quests not completing[/p]
  • [p]Occasional crashes during matchmaking[/p]
  • [p]Event bug related to time check during “Focused Play” event[/p]
  • [p]Blue outline remnants on Escape Portal / Escape Monolith[/p]
  • [p]Freezing issues during gameplay[/p]
[p]Thank you,
Dungeon Stalkers Development Team[/p]

Dev Final Playtest Livestream

[p]Join the Dev Final Playtest livestream[/p]

Final Playtest is now Live!

[p]Hello Stalkers![/p][p][/p][p]The final playtest is now live![/p][p]Schedule: June 25, 1PM - July 1, 5PM KST. We are excited to show the game after much tuning.[/p][p]
Some features in this playtest include[/p]
  • [p]New Stalkers Shinobu and Liyan are available for the first time![/p]
  • [p]Light extraction rule implemented for quick match and pve mode (no item loss upon death), hardcore extraction still applied to rank[/p]
  • [p]New rune system that allows stalker growth[/p]
  • [p]New Camp system that allows item crafting and upgrade[/p]
  • [p]Changes to Stalker ultimates[/p]
  • [p]Running[/p]
  • [p]Kill camera and report system added
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[p]There are also two play events taking place during the test.[/p][p][/p]
  1. [p]Login event[/p][p]Login for 3 days to receive Rene! Those who unlock Rene will be able to use her during Early Access as well.[/p]
  2. [p]Playtime event[/p][p]Gain different rewards for your playtime![/p]
    • [p]30 minutes : 2,000 gold[/p]
    • [p]1 hour : 20 Adventure Token[/p]
    • [p]2 hours: 600 Wish Stones[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope players will enjoy the game and provide us with valuable feedback.[/p][p]

See you in the Dungeon!

The Dungeon Stalkers playtest can be accessed through the \[Dungeon Stalkers Playtest] app. [/p][p]*If you don't see the Dungeon Stalkers Playtest app, please go to Dungeon Stalkers Steam page and gain access![/p]