Steam Technical Alpha

Spring 2026 Playtest

April 30 - May 11, 2026

Experience Scars of Honor before launch. This public test is built around early combat, classes, races, world exploration, dungeons, and PvP as the event rolls out in stages.

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Source: Steam Community updates

What Is Confirmed

The current announced test window runs from April 30 to May 11, 2026 on Steam. The developers have framed this as a technical alpha, so the goal is testing and feedback rather than a polished launch build.

Window

April 30 - May 11

2026 public playtest

Platform

PC via Steam

Access managed through Steam

Access

Wave based

Watch Steam and Discord for updates

Best Prep

Request access on Steam first, then keep the official Discord open for timing, announcements, and bug reporting.

If you are expecting a finished MMO experience, adjust expectations. This test is for validation, iteration, and early feedback.

What to Expect

Classes & Races

4 classes (Paladin, Ranger, Mage, Druid) and 4 races (Human, Dwarf, Infernal Demon, Undead) confirmed for the test.

Combat & Crafting

Combat, respec support, gathering minigames, and crafting professions.

Dungeons (2nd Drop)

"The Crypt of the Fallen" — a procedural dungeon that changes between runs.

PvP (3rd Drop)

Open world PvP, Mourning Pass 5v5 battleground, and Thallan's Ring arena (1v1v1, 2v2v2).

Playtest Races & Classes

4 classes (Paladin, Ranger, Mage, Druid) and 4 races (Human, Dwarf, Infernal Demon, Undead) are confirmed for the playtest.

Playtest races and classes - Human, Dwarf, Infernal Demon, and Undead with the planned test class lineup

Get Ready

Request Access

Open the Steam page, request access, and wishlist the game so you do not miss updates.

Join the Community

Connect with other players on Discord to find groups and share builds.

Plan Your Build

Use our Talent Calculator to theorycraft before launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the playtest?

April 30 to May 11, 2026. Content will be released in three drops during this period.

How do I get access?

Request access through the Scars of Honor Steam page and keep an eye on official updates. Access may be granted in waves.

Is it free to play?

Yes. Scars of Honor is planned as a free to play MMORPG with a cosmetics focused in game store.

What classes and races can I play?

The playtest features 4 classes (Paladin, Mage, Ranger, Druid) and 4 races (Human, Dwarf, Infernal Demon, Undead).

What content is available?

Content releases in 3 drops: Drop 1 = Classes, races, and open world. Drop 2 = Dungeons. Drop 3 = PvP.

Can I keep my progress?

Playtest progress will not carry over to launch. This is purely for testing and feedback.

Where do I report bugs?

Join the official Discord server and use the bug report channels. The dev team actively monitors feedback.