Starfinder:Afterlight News

[h2]🌌 Steam Playtest Open![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Today, we are opening the Steam Playtest sign-up.[/p][p]Players can now request access through Steam for a chance to join the Beta.[/p][p]On March 19th, we will invite 1,000 players from the playtest pool to participate.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛡 Beta Update 3 is now live![/h2][p][/p][p]Human Soldier is now available as a pre-generated character.[/p][p][/p][p]• New Playable Character: Human Soldier is now available.[/p][p]• New Weapon: Roto Laser added to the Human Soldier’s available equipment.[/p][p]• Barks: Added character barks for dying, death, and recovery.[/p][p]• Weapons widget: Weapons have their own widget, and are no longer available in the hotbar.[/p][p]• Hotbar shortcuts: 0-9 can be used to activate skills from the hotbar and Control 1-4 to select between the characters. [/p][p][/p][p]🛠 Full changelog details here.[/p][p]The Closed Beta will run until April 5th.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]⏳ Late Pledges[/h3][p]Late Pledges for the Kickstarter campaign will remain available until March 31st.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
Thank you for helping us test and improve the game.[/p][p]See you in the Drift 💫[/p][p] The Epictellers team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Stay Connected[/h3][p]🪐 Join our amazing Discord community [/p][p]✨ Wishlist on Steam if you haven't!  [/p][p]🌟 Follow us on - Instagram, Blusky, Youtube, X [/p][p]🚀 Late pledge on Kickstarter (Until March 31st)[/p][p]💌 Sign up for our newsletter [/p]

[h2]🪐First week Beta recap[/h2][p][/p][p]On February 26th we launched the Closed Beta. After the first week, we wanted to share with you how things are going:[/p]

• [p]🔑 Over 1,800 keys activated[/p]
• [p]👥 1,500 unique players[/p]
• [p]⏱ 36 minutes median playtime[/p]
• [p]📋+450 Beta survey completed[/p]

[p]Players from more than 40 countries have already joined the Beta.[/p][p]Thanks for completing the Beta survey, helping us identify what works and what needs improvement.[/p][p]The Beta currently scores 7.7/10 overall, with particularly strong reception for the visual style and character portraits. Your favourite Beta characters are Preach & Larva[/p][p]Your feedback is already guiding improvements to controls, UI clarity, and pacing.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠 Beta Update – March 5[/h2][p][/p][p]Today's Beta update unlocks a new playable character: Vesk Envoy[/p][p]This update also includes balance tweaks, UI improvements, and bug fixes based on player feedback[/p][p]Full change log here.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🌌 Beta will open to ALL BACKERS[/h2][p][/p][p]Starting March 19, the Closed Beta will open to all Kickstarter backers. Join us and help us shape the game by sharing your feedback! [/p][p]More details about how to get your key will be available soon.
Note: Akitonian Merchant tier or higher.[/p][p][/p][p]
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[h2]🚀 The Closed Beta is finally here![/h2][p][/p][p]After months of development and iteration, we’re happy to welcome you to the Entertainment District of Hivemarket, where you’ll meet Preach, Sterling, and other key NPCs from Starfinder: Afterlight.[/p][p][/p][p]We will keep fixing bugs, improving stability, and adding new features during the coming weeks, and we also have a few surprises planned, so stay tuned![/p][p]We hope you enjoy the experience, and look forward to your feedback! [/p][p][/p][h3]Beta Rollout[/h3][p]Feb 26 - Shirren Operative[/p][p]March 5 - Vesk Envoy unlocked[/p][p]March 12 - Human Soldier unlocked[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Late pledges will close on March 31[/p][p]The Beta will run until April 5[/p][p]Note: The Beta is limited to Kickstarter Backers with Closed Beta access.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Share Feedback[/h3][p]You can send bugs and feedback directly using the in-game -> Send Feedback See you in the Drift 💫[/p][p] The Epictellers team[/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Stay Connected[/h3][p]🪐 Join our amazing Discord community
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[p]We asked the crew of the Dawn Vigil to create their own Valentine cards.[/p][p]We regret everything![/p][p][/p][p]💘 If you had to choose one companion as your Valentine… who is it?[/p][p][/p][p]💚 Tycho[/p][p]💙 Kole[/p][p]🖤 Lu-323[/p][p]💜 Sterling[/p][p]💛 Preach[/p][p]❤️ Khali[/p][p][/p][p]Drop your heart in the comments. We’ll reveal the community favorite tomorrow.[/p][p][/p][p]👇 Scroll down to see their cards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Comment your pick below![/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Drift! 💫[/p][p]~ the Epictellers team[/p]

[p]The wait is almost over. We finally have a date, mark your calendars:[/p][p]Closed Beta launches February 26th, 2026.[/p][p][/p][h2]What's in the Beta?[/h2][p]This is a focused vertical slice of Act I, giving you around 45 minutes of gameplay in Hivemarket's Entertainment District on Akiton.[/p][p]You'll experience:[/p]

• [p]🎭 3 pre-made characters (Shirren Operative, Human Soldier, Vesk Envoy)
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• [p]🤝 Meet companions Preach and Sterling[/p]
• [p]⚔️ Turn-based tactical combat[/p]
• [p]💬 Dialogue choices[/p]
• [p]🎙️ Full voice acting[/p]
• [p]🎒 Inventory and loot systems[/p]

[p][/p][p]Remember: This is still a work-in-progress build; features are still in development, some are missing, art is not final, and bugs are expected. Your feedback will help us make a better game![/p][p][/p][h2]From Concept to 3D 🎨[/h2][p]How We Bring Environments to Life:[/p][p]Ever wondered how the places you explore go from an idea to in-game? Let’s take a look![/p][p][/p][h3]Concept Art:[/h3][p]Our concept artist creates the visual foundation, exploring colors, lighting, atmosphere, and architectural details until the world feels tangible. Like a place you could actually visit.[/p][p][/p][p]Entertainment District - Hivemarket [/p][p][/p][h3]Level design takes over: [/h3][p]Our level design team then takes over. They face the challenge of translating a 2D painting into an explorable space while keeping that original vision intact.[/p][p][/p][p]Blockout - Entertainment District - Hivemarket[/p][p][/p][h3]Finally into 3D:[/h3][p]Through constant iteration, adjusting materials, tweaking lighting, and ensuring the space feels as good to play in as it looks, everything comes together. [/p][p]The final result? A combination of every department's passion… with some fights here and there⚔️[/p][p][/p][p]Work in progress - Entertainment Disctrict - Hivemarket [/p][p][/p][h2]How to Prepare for Beta Access[/h2]

1. [p]Check your Kickstarter email on February 26th[/p]
2. [p]Look for your unique Steam key[/p]
3. [p]Redeem it on Steam and download[/p]
4. [p]Play, break things, and tell us everything![/p]

[p]Having issues? Reach out on Discord or email us directly.[/p][p][/p][h2]Help Us Improve![/h2][p]Your feedback is invaluable. Here's how to share it:[/p]

• [p]🐛 Bug Reports: Use the in-game form to report them[/p]
• [p]🎭 Feedback: Use the in-game form to share your thoughts![/p]

[p]More details will be included in the email with your key.[/p][p][/p][h2]⏰ Late Pledges Closing Soon[/h2][p]For those who missed the campaign (or know someone who did), late pledges close at the end of March. This is your last chance to join and get all the stretch goals we unlocked together.[/p][p]👉 \[Late Pledge][/p][p]Thank you for being part of this journey. The adventure begins soon.[/p][p][/p][h3]See you in the Drift! 💫[/h3][p]~ the Epictellers team[/p][p][/p][h3]💬 Stay Connected[/h3][p]🪐 Join our amazing Discord community
✨ Wishlist on Steam if you haven't! 
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