Stop the Press! will be taking part in SimFest on Steam from 20–27 July, and I’m using the occasion to open the game’s first public playtest.
The playtest will offer an early look at the opening portion of the game. This is the first time Stop the Press! has been tested outside a small group of friends and family, so I’m particularly interested in feedback on how easy you find it to get to grips with the mechanics.
Please be aware that this is an early pre-alpha version of the upcoming demo. Some content is still placeholder, features may change substantially, and bugs should be expected.
If you would prefer to experience the game in a more polished and complete state, I recommend waiting for the public demo. However, if you are comfortable testing an unfinished build and sharing feedback, your help would be enormously valuable.
You can request access to the playtest now through the Stop the Press! Steam page. The exact launch date will be announced during SimFest.
For all the latest info on the playtest, and to take part in the discussions, head over to the Discord.
Thank you to everyone who signs up and helps shape the game’s development.