Greetings, warriors who have ventured into the God Forsaken!
Thank you for your continuous attention and support! To deliver a smoother and more immersive dark fantasy adventure experience, we are officially launching the Pre-Test for the Official Version branch. We invite all warriors to be the first to explore the brand-new class and equipment systems, and join us in polishing this dark world where despair and hope intertwine!
I. Guide to Activate the Test Branch
Test Branch Name: paladin-2025-test
Activation Steps: Right-click God Forsaken in your Steam Library → Select Properties → Go to the Betas tab → Choose the paladin-2025-test branch. No password required—the game will update to the test version automatically.
II. Sneak Peek at Core Test Content
This test branch includes 90% of the core content from the official version, featuring two brand-new classes and three core systems to bring you a more in-depth dark roguelike looting experience:
Paladin: A righteous guardian wielding the Holy Light! Core feature: Thorns Defense that reflects enemy damage. They can harness sacred power to combat evil and protect allies.
Assassin: A nimble stealth killer! Build up combo points to unleash devastating finishing moves, inflicting lethal Bleed and Poison damage to eliminate foes swiftly.
Pet System: Pets unlock a large inventory and item dismantling function, eliminating the hassle of choosing what to keep while looting (quick note: inventory still has a limit!).
Equipment Forging System: Focuses on core gameplay of affix upgrading and re-forging, with no redundant complicated mechanics—streamlining your gear enhancement experience.
Weapon Effects: A variety of exclusive weapon effects have been added. Discover their awesome visuals and powers in-game!
III. Test Duration & Release Schedule
Test Duration: The test starts upon the release of this announcement and lasts for 2 weeks. We will issue a separate notice if the test period needs to be extended.
Official Release Schedule: We aim to launch the official version in early February 2026. The exact release date will be updated based on the progress of optimizations during the test.
IV. Pricing Notes
The game will remain at the special test price until the official release. After the official launch, the price will be adjusted to the regular retail price.
Key Point: Players who have already purchased the game will not be affected by any price adjustments!
Important Reminder: Due to potential unknown bugs that may affect save data security during this test, save files from the test will NOT be carried over to or shared with the official version. Please take note, warriors!
V. Feedback Channels
During the test, if you encounter any bugs, performance issues, or have suggestions for gameplay improvements, feel free to reach out via the following channels:
The dedicated feedback thread in the Steam Community Discussions;
Official discord Group
We will carefully review every piece of feedback. Your suggestions will directly contribute to optimizing the game and are key to creating a premium gaming experience!
Friendly Reminder: The test version may still contain minor bugs and performance issues. We appreciate your understanding. If you encounter severe issues such as game crashes or lag, please submit your game logs through the feedback channels—we will prioritize troubleshooting and fixes!
Thank you again for your support and companionship! Let’s work together to build a more in-depth and thrilling God Forsaken!
The God Forsaken Development Team
January 15, 2026