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Join the Shadowstone Playtest!

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Are you ready to be engulfed in Shadowstone?
[/p][p]If you love Sunderfolk, roguelites, tactics, and perhaps some arcane horror, Shadowstone might be the game for you.[/p][p]
SIGN UP HERE
[/p][p]Participation is limited, so make sure to sign up early to get a better chance of joining the playtest.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]FAQ[/h2][p]How can I opt-in to playtests?[/p][p]How are playtest participants selected?[/p]
  • [p]Participants are chosen based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) when you signed up, and how full our slots are for participation. 
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[p]How will I know if I’m selected to participate?[/p]
  • [p]You’ll receive a notification via Steam letting you know you’ve been selected. Follow the installation instructions then you’ll be good to go. 
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[p]Will I be able to talk about the playtest publicly?[/p]
  • [p]Yes! We want to show off Shadowstone to the world, and we’d love your help in showing off what you’ve played! 
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[p]When does the playtest begin and end?[/p]
  • [p]The playtest will begin March 12 and conclude once the game launches in Early Access on Steam. 
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[p]What platforms are supported during the playtest?[/p]
  • [p]The playtest will be available on Steam (PC).
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[p]Will my progress from the playtest carry over into the live game?[/p]
  • [p]No. We've no plans at this time for progress made during the playtest to carry over to the live game. At present, we’re looking to reset all player data at the conclusion of our testing period.
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[p]Will I be able to play solo during the playtest?[/p]
  • [p]Absolutely! All encounters in our game can be played solo, if desired. 
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[p]Will I be able to play with friends during the playtest?[/p]
  • [p]Yes! As long as they have Shadowstone Playtest on their Steam library, they can join you and playtest the game via online multiplayer. 
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[p]What if I have a question not listed in this FAQ?[/p][p]We can’t wait to see many of you in the Sunderlands soon. 
[/p][p]In the meantime, come help our community count down to the launch of Early Access in our official Secret Door Discord server—and be sure to wishlist and follow Shadowstone for all the latest game news and updates. 
[/p][p]See you online![/p][p]The Secret Door Team[/p][p]
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Mike Morhaime's Dreamhaven continues to look for a hit, this time with a 'run-based' spin-off of Sunderfolk without the phone controls




Dreamhaven, the company unveiled in 2020 by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime, has something new(ish) in the works, a "tactics roguelike game" for 1-4 players called Shadowstone that's set to launch later this year...
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Announcing: Shadowstone

Now introducing the latest project from Secret Door… Shadowstone.
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Shadowstone is a tactics roguelite game for 1-4 players that touches on the darker side of the world of Sunderfolk. Teams must master strategic positioning, tactical gameplay, and hero synergies to survive the horrors of the Sunderlands.
[/p][p]A horroguelite, you might say
[/p][h2]We’re not in Arden anymore…[/h2][p]Assemble a party or venture solo into a warped nightmare teeming with enemies and no way out but through. An endless combination of Spells, equipment such as Potions and Runes, and Ritual Spells are your key to overcoming the odds and endure the worst of the shadowstone-filled ruins. 
[/p][p]There will be familiar and new faces to both play as and against, so each run will never be the same. 
[/p][p]Shadowstone will be available for $14.99 in Early Access later this year. Wishlist and follow us to stay up to date on the latest news. 
[/p][p]It’s been a busy year for Secret Door. We’ve worked hard on Sunderfolk’s new 2.0 update, PLUS Shadowstone! [/p][p]Stay up to date with Secret Door by joining us on Discord. [/p][p][/p][p]See you online![/p][p]The Secret Door Team[/p]