September Playtest: Combat Update, New Electronic Power, and New Show Director Power
Hello inmates,
We’re once again opening up a work-in-progress version of the upcoming patch for you to try out! This time, we’re holding Technical Playtests on two days instead of just one! As you know if you’ve checked out our content update schedule, the September patch will contain a new combat update, Show Director Power, Electronic Power, and more.

Don’t forget that the features you’ll see in the Playtest are still in development, so you may experience small issues.
We’re looking for your feedback about the combat update, new Show Director Ability, and new Electronic, in particular, but you’ll be able to share your thoughts about everything in this version in the post-playtest survey. Stay tuned to our social media channels for some details in the next few days, or go in blind for a surprise in next week’s Playtests!
The Technical Playtest will take place on Tuesday (September 11) and Wednesday (September 12) from 4 PM EDT / 8 PM UTC to 6 PM EDT / 10 PM UTC.
1. Go to your Steam library
2. Right-click on Darwin Project and select Properties
3. Go to the Beta tab and enter the playtest code: playtest73423482
4. Click Check Code, then select Playtest from the drop-down menu
5. Restart Steam and launch Darwin Project
Important: Don’t forget to opt out of the Playtest branch once it is over! You can do this by going back to the Beta tab in the game’s Properties and selecting None from the drop-down menu.
Yes! Don’t forget to opt out of the Playtest when you are done playing before continuing to stream Darwin Project.
We’d love to hear your feedback about the September patch content! We will be posting the link to the post-playtest survey in the playtesting build, as well as our social channels. Please do take the time to fill it out!
Darwin Project content updates land on the third Tuesday of each month, so you can expect the features you previewed to arrive on September 18.
Want more information about other features we have in the works and the frequency of updates? Watch our Behind the Scenes: The Road to Release video!
See you in the arena!
We’re once again opening up a work-in-progress version of the upcoming patch for you to try out! This time, we’re holding Technical Playtests on two days instead of just one! As you know if you’ve checked out our content update schedule, the September patch will contain a new combat update, Show Director Power, Electronic Power, and more.

Don’t forget that the features you’ll see in the Playtest are still in development, so you may experience small issues.
What exactly am I testing?
We’re looking for your feedback about the combat update, new Show Director Ability, and new Electronic, in particular, but you’ll be able to share your thoughts about everything in this version in the post-playtest survey. Stay tuned to our social media channels for some details in the next few days, or go in blind for a surprise in next week’s Playtests!
When is the Technical Playtest?
The Technical Playtest will take place on Tuesday (September 11) and Wednesday (September 12) from 4 PM EDT / 8 PM UTC to 6 PM EDT / 10 PM UTC.
How can I participate in the Playtest?
1. Go to your Steam library
2. Right-click on Darwin Project and select Properties
3. Go to the Beta tab and enter the playtest code: playtest73423482
4. Click Check Code, then select Playtest from the drop-down menu
5. Restart Steam and launch Darwin Project
Important: Don’t forget to opt out of the Playtest branch once it is over! You can do this by going back to the Beta tab in the game’s Properties and selecting None from the drop-down menu.
Can I stream the Technical Playtest?
Yes! Don’t forget to opt out of the Playtest when you are done playing before continuing to stream Darwin Project.
How can I send you my thoughts about this preview?
We’d love to hear your feedback about the September patch content! We will be posting the link to the post-playtest survey in the playtesting build, as well as our social channels. Please do take the time to fill it out!
When will the content in this Playtest be officially added to the game?
Darwin Project content updates land on the third Tuesday of each month, so you can expect the features you previewed to arrive on September 18.
Want more information about other features we have in the works and the frequency of updates? Watch our Behind the Scenes: The Road to Release video!
See you in the arena!