We've pulled together some FAQs for this playtest for anyone taking part. We can't wait to see you in the lobbies very soon. Without further ado...
How long will the playtest run for?
The playtest will be running from Sept 24th - Oct 5th.
Can I share footage from this playtest?
Yes! We'd love for you to share your experience with this playtest via screenshots, video, and streams! Although we'd very much appreciate if you clearly label any videos, streams, or screenshots as "alpha" when you share them with your communities.
How can I find teammates?
The best place will be to join our Discord [insert link] here you’ll be able to use our #looking-for-team channel to find folks to team up with. Our dev team will also be joining in playtest on Saturdays at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 6pm CEST if you want to ask any questions, fight alongside or against us.
I've never played Guns of Icarus, will there be a tutorial?
We’ve put together a quick onboarding video for our alpha playtest which should give you an overview of how to play. You can find the interim onboarding video HERE which we would highly recommend watching to get yourself up to speed. We’d also recommend speaking to other members in the Discord and our team too if you need more support and advice!
Why haven’t I been accepted to the playtest?
For this public playtest, we have a limited number of spaces available and will be adding folks in stages. If you do not manage to make it into this playtest, please don’t be disheartened! We will have plenty more in the future and the best place to be the first to know is by following the game on Steam, signing up to our Newsletter on our website or by joining the Discord.
How close to the final version of the game is this playtest?
This is an alpha version of the game and is in development but should give you a good feel for the gameplay experience.
Will I be able to set up my own server?
All servers for this test will be managed by us so we can keep a close eye on things, and get fixes out fast if needed. We hope to have community hosted dedicated servers available for future tests!
Will there be competitive matches?
Not for this alpha playtest. We're still gathering data, making balance adjustments, and tuning up some gameplay and technical systems before we're ready to start up ranked matchmaking.
I'm having an issue with my controls!
There's a number of control options available in game, including options to control ships more in the style of Guns of Icarus. But if you're having other function control issues, please try disconnecting any controllers (including any virtual joysticks you have installed) you aren't using. If you are unable to bind any controllers or joysticks you would prefer to use, drop us a bug report or feedback and we'll take a look!