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Alpha 5

Playtest from November 12 to 18, 2026, the longest so far.

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Every fact about Alpha 5 by game version, newest first.

VersionWhat we know
Planned
  • Another alpha planned before end of year, with more invited players.
  • Plan: the next alpha window will be a little longer than Alpha 4.
  • Plan: another alpha test later this year, letting in more people from the sign-up list.
  • Alpha 5 may be the last alpha before beta mode; not decided. Unconfirmed
Alpha 5
  • Runs November 12 to November 18, 2026 (10 AM PT), the longest playtest so far.
  • Past alpha players are let in automatically and more new players are invited from the Steam list.
  • During the launch stream the team gave 30,000 playtest keys to Steam sign-ups.
  • More players may be let in during the test when servers are stable, for load testing.
  • Alpha 5 runs Nov 12 to Nov 18, the longest alpha yet; most invites come from the Steam sign-up list.
  • Invites go out the week of the test, around Nov 5; the game will also be on Epic Games Store.
  • Two major features were left unrevealed, to be shown before the playtest.

Sources

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Official posts, videos and game data this page is built from.

SourceDateUsed
Dev Livestream: End Game Doomsday Bunker (opens in a new tab) VideoNov 11, 20262
Alpha 5 arrives November 12 (opens in a new tab) Steam postOct 17, 20262
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (October) (opens in a new tab) VideoOct 17, 20264
Alpha Weekend Livestream - Jeff & Tim Play on Dread Rock (PvP server) (opens in a new tab) VideoSep 20, 20262
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (August) (opens in a new tab) VideoAug 15, 20261

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