Dear Commanders,
After countless days and nights of development, Annulus is finally ready to meet you. The Playtest is about to begin, and we sincerely invite you to become one of our first “Vanguard Testers”—to step onto the continent of Annulus, experience its strategies and challenges firsthand, and help shape its future.
Your experience and feedback will become the foundation that makes Annulus better.
🎯 Core Test Information
Platform: Steam
Test Duration: 7 days
Start Time: January 23, 2026, Friday, 2:00 AM (PT) (5:00 AM ET / 11:00 AM CET / 6:00 PM CST)
End Time: January 30, 2026, Friday, 2:00 AM (PT) (5:00 AM ET / 11:00 AM CET / 6:00 PM CST)
Test Type: Limited access, progress will be wiped
Test Goals: Server stability, core gameplay validation, overall experience testing, and feedback collection.
How to Join: Visit the Annulus Steam store page and click “Request Access” under Playtest to apply.
❓ FAQ
Will this test wipe progress?
Yes. This is a wipe test. All characters and progress will be deleted after the test ends. The goal is to find issues and improve the game, not early progression.
2.Will there be rewards for participating?
Yes! All players who participate in this test will receive a “Vanguard Tester” in-game reward pack after the official launch, including:
Mysterious Alchemy Brew ×10
Dragon Scales ×200
Book of Discipline II ×20
3.Will the game be updated during the test?
Possibly. To quickly fix issues, we may release 1–2 small patches during the test. Updates will be delivered automatically via Steam.
4.What are the minimum system requirements?
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel i5-4460 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB / AMD R7 360 2GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 13 GB available space or more
5.How do I report bugs or give feedback?
We strongly recommend joining our official Discord. We’ve set up dedicated channels #test-bug-report and #test-feedback, where the dev team will be actively present. You can also complete the in-game feedback survey.
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📥 Download & Play Guide
The Playtest will be conducted on Steam. Please follow these steps:
Request Access: Click “Request Access” on the Annulus Steam store page.
Download the Game: Preload opens on January 22, 2026, Thursday, 2:00 AM (PT). You can download the game once preload starts or after the servers open.
Enter the World: After the servers go live (January 23, 2026,Friday，2:00 AM PT), click “Play” to begin your journey in Annulus.
📝Final Words
During the test, you may encounter bugs, balance issues, or other rough edges. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts—your reports and suggestions are our most valuable treasure. We will continue to polish and improve the game.
Are you ready? Annulus awaits your first battle report.
— The Annulus Development Team