Grind Survivors News

[h3]Hey Demon Hunters,[/h3][p][/p][p]The Closed Playtest has officially wrapped! And we want to give every single one of you a massive thank-you. You jumped in, played like absolute maniacs, pushed Grind Survivors to its limits, and shared a mountain of feedback.[/p][p]Because of you, we’re already tackling major improvements and polishing up core systems as we prepare for the next big step: the second Open Playtest coming this December, followed by next year’s full release. Your help is shaping the game in real time, and we couldn't be more grateful.[/p][p]The playtest may be over, but don’t put your weapons away just yet… A fresh, updated version is right around the corner once December’s playtest goes live.[/p][p]Stay sharp. Stay hell-bent.
More news soon ... and thank you again for being part of this journey.[/p][p][/p][h3]— The Grind Survivors Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?[/p][p]Join our \[Discord] and step into the fire early![/p]

[h3]Hey Demon Hunters,[/h3][p][/p][p]The Closed Playtest has finally kicked-off! [/p][p]If you haven’t received access yet, don’t worry. We’ll be adding new players in waves over the next few days, so keep your eyes open. [/p][p]We’re blown away by the amount of sign-ups, support, and willingness to help us improve the game. Your excitement fuels the grind. Thank you for being part of this journey![/p][p][/p][p]In addition we want to point out the current state of the build.[/p][p]The UI is still being rebuilt, so in this playtest you’ll definitely notice some rough edges and a few bugs. [/p][p]Below is a list of issues we’re already aware of in the current build. [/p][h3]The Forge Screen Issues[/h3]

• [p]INFUSE [/p]
  • [p]Does not show the rarity of the weapon after infusion. However, you can still infuse weapons as before — by selecting one main weapon and four sacrificial ones.[/p]
• [p]REFORGE[/p]
  • [p]It’s working, but the widget does not display the icon of the weapon you’ve selected.[/p]
• [p]IMPROVE[/p]
  • [p]The functionality works, but the widget does not display the icon or stats of the selected weapon.[/p]
  • [p]Please note: If an upgrade fails, the weapon will reset its upgrade levels, and you can try again.[/p]
• [p]RECYCLE[/p]
  • [p]The right side of the widget isn’t working.[/p]
  • [p]The left side functions correctly.[/p]
• [p]SKILL TREE[/p]
  • [p]The “RESET ALL” button doesn’t work.[/p][p]The “Reset Data” button deletes your saves — restart the game afterward.[/p]

[h3]Other Issues[/h3]

• [p]You may experience problems when using a controller. It’s recommended to use a mouse in the menus.[/p]
• [p]Some mobs may get stuck on obstacles.[/p]
• [p]The game may freeze when too many kills occur simultaneously.[/p]
• [p]The game may freeze when hovering over a “New” weapon if you have a large number of weapons in your inventory.[/p]
• [p]Achievements may not confirm completion, but all rewards are still granted correctly.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re actively working on all of these issues, but they will remain present in the current Closed Playtest build. You might also encounter something not listed here — if so, please let us know on our Discord server.[/p][p][/p][p]Keep grinding. Keep surviving.[/p][h3]— The Grind Survivors Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?[/p][p]Join our \[Discord] and step into the fire early![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Fellow Demon Hunters,[/h3][p]The Closed Playtest for Grind Survivors is almost here, starting Monday, November 10th![/p][p]We’re counting down the final days and can’t wait to see you dive in. This test focuses on difficulty balance and progression, and your feedback will be crucial in fine-tuning the experience before launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s Included[/h3]

• [p]Biome 1 – fully playable across five difficulty levels[/p]
• [p]Updated UI – reworked screens, improved navigation, and a refreshed visual style (this is still work in progress, though)[/p]
• [p]Revamped content – redesigned Origins, balance tweaks, and updated unlocks[/p]

[h3]What We Want to Learn[/h3]

• [p]How the overall difficulty feels[/p]
• [p]How players progress through Biome 1[/p]

[p]Your feedback will directly shape the balance and progression curve of the final game![/p][p][/p][h3]⚠️Important⚠️[/h3][p]This build is still in progress and may include unfinished screens, placeholder visuals, and other bugs, but that’s part of the process! We’ll share a list of known issues when the test goes live.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Join[/h3][p]➡️ Click Request Access on the Steam page to sign up.[/p][p]➡️ This is a closed test, and access will be granted gradually to selected players. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]So, if you haven’t already, click “Request Access” on the Steam page now. Access will be granted gradually, and a few extra keys will drop on our Discord, so join us there for a better chance to get in, and chat directly with us and other hunters while you wait.[/p][p][/p][h3]See you in the fire,[/h3][h3]— The Grind Survivors Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?[/p][p]Join our \[Discord] and step into the fire early![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Fellow Demon Hunters,[/h3][p]We’re opening sign-ups for the Closed Playtest of Grind Survivors!
The playtest starts on Monday, November 10th, and is expected to run for at least one week.[/p][p]This time, we’re focusing on testing difficulty balance and progression, and we’re counting on your feedback to help us tune it just right.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s Included[/h3]

• [p]Biome 1 – fully playable across five difficulty levels[/p]
• [p]Updated UI – reworked screens, improved navigation, and a refreshed visual style (this is still work in progress, though)[/p]
• [p]Revamped content – redesigned Origins, balance tweaks, and updated unlocks[/p]

[h3]What We Want to Learn[/h3]

• [p]How the overall difficulty feels[/p]
• [p]How players progress through Biome 1[/p]

[p]Your feedback will directly shape the balance and progression curve of the final game![/p][p][/p][h3]⚠️Important⚠️[/h3][p]This build is rough and unstable - we’re releasing it midway through a full UI overhaul, so expect unfinished screens, placeholders, and a few bugs.[/p][p]We’ll share a list of known issues before the playtest goes live.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Join[/h3][p]➡️ Click Request Access on the Steam page to sign up.[/p][p]➡️ This is a closed test, and access will be granted gradually to selected players. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ll also share a few extra keys on our Discord for the most eager testers. Join us there if you want to increase your chances of getting in early![/p][p][/p][h3]— The Grind Survivors Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?[/p][p]Join our \[Discord] and step into the fire early![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Fellow Demon Hunters,[/h3][p][/p][p]We’ve seen how intense the leaderboard battles became during the last playtest. Close fights for the top spots, rivalries between friends, and endless min-maxing for that extra score. [/p][p]We also noticed some odd competition patterns at the top: players keeping the boss alive to farm endless demons for score. And of course, a few cheaters slipped through.[/p][p]This update aims to make leaderboards fairer, more meaningful, and way more fun to climb with your friends.[/p][h3]Here’s what’s new:[/h3]

• [p]New scoring system – your total score now reflects all actions during a run: kills, damage, experience, Ash earned, and more.[/p]
• [p]Boss score limit – once the boss spawns, your score stops increasing from farming demons (only boss kill counts).[/p]
• [p]Friend-only sorting – hide everyone except your Steam friends and compare only within your circle.[/p]
• [p]Tags – labels like Friend or Developer will now appear in global boards to make competition more personal and engaging.[/p]
• [p]Anti-cheat – improved backend systems to ensure leaderboard integrity and fair play for everyone.[/p]

[p]Our goal is simple: make every climb fair, competitive, and rewarding; where skill matters more than exploits, and victory feels earned.[/p][p]Raw UI mockup (guess some nicknames from the playtest were used):[/p][p][/p][h3]— The Grind Survivors Team[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?[/p][p]Join our \[Discord] and step into the fire early![/p]