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You asked, we answered! The Wildgate Open Beta begins June 9.
Play FREE through June 16 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
OPEN BETA SCHEDULE
The Wildgate Open Beta will run from June 9 until June 16.
- START: Monday, June 9 at 10:00am PDT (June 9 at 6:00pm BST)
- END: Monday, June 16 at 5:00pm PDT (June 17 at 1:00am BST)
Servers will remain available and playable 24/7 through the beta period; however, since Wildgate is still in development, you may encounter bugs, crashes, and other connectivity issues while playing.
(Playtest updates and/or service disruptions will be shared on Discord.)
OPEN BETA LOGIN REWARD
Enter the Reach. Earn rewards.
As a special little sweet space treat, everyone who logs in at least once to the Wildgate Open Beta between June 9 and June 16 will unlock an exclusive in-game cosmetic: the Pixel Venture spray!
This spray will be granted and available for use after Wildgate releases.
OPEN BETA FAQ
Q. When does the Wildgate Open Beta start and end?
A. The Wildgate Open Beta will be available starting Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am PDT. Game servers will remain live 24/7 through the following Monday, June 16, 2025 until 5:00pm PDT.
Q. What platforms can I play the Open Beta on?
A. Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Q. Is cross-play supported in the Open Beta?
A. Yes, cross-play is supported.
Q. Is cross-progression supported in this playtest?
A. Yes, cross-progression is supported; however, a linked Dreamhaven account is required.
NOTE: Players can download and install the Open Beta on all supported platforms; however, your accounts on each of those platforms need to be linked to a Dreamhaven account in order for progress to carry over. We strongly recommend linking your accounts before playing on multiple platforms.
Q. Do I need to sign up to participate in the Open Beta?
A. Nope! The Wildgate Open Beta will be available to everyone on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Once live, you can access the Open Beta client from the following pages:
NOTE: The product page and game client will appear as either "Wildgate Community Preview" (prior to June 9) or "Wildgate Summer Preview" (after June 9) on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Q. Do I need a console platform subscription in order to play the Open Beta?A.
A. No! You do not need to have a console platform subscription in order to play the Open Beta. (However, an active subscription to PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core will be required to play Wildgate once it launches.)
Q. If I participated in a previous playtest, will I need to download a new client?
A. This will depend on your preferred platform!
- For players who previously playtested on Steam, you'll need to download a brand new client.
- For players who previously playtested on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, you will NOT need to download a brand new client, but you'll need to update your existing one.
NOTE: For previous console playtesters, these updates should initiate automatically on June 9.
Q. Will I be able to pre-download the Open Beta?
A. This will also depend on your preferred platform! Pre-download will NOT be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, pre-download unlocks June 6 at 4pm PDT.
NOTE: PlayStation 5 players who previously participated in one of our community preview playtests do have the option of manually updating their existing client early. To do this, navigate to the existing Wildgate client in your Library, press the Options button, and select "Check for Update." If an update is available, it will initiate the download and installation process.
Q. What’s the file size of the Open Beta?
A. Between 8GB and 9GB, depending on your preferred platform.
Q. Will the Open Beta include the full game?
A. The Open Beta contains the majority of content currently planned for Wildgate's release; however, additional game features and balance updates may be implemented for launch (including those based on feedback and learnings from the Open Beta).
Q. What’s changed in the Open Beta from the previous playtest?
A. Quite a bit! Check out our official patch notes.
Q. Will progress from previous playtests carry over into Open Beta?
A. No. Progress earned from previous Wildgate playtests will not carry over.
Q. Will progress carry over from Open Beta into the live game?
A. No. There are no plans for progress you earn during Open Beta to carry over into the live game.
Q. Will I receive any rewards for participating in the Open Beta?
A. Yes! All players who log in at least once to the Open Beta between June 9 and June 16 will unlock the “Pixel Venture” in-game spray. This spray will be granted when Wildgate launches.
NOTE: Pixel Venture spray will only unlock on account you use to log into the Wildgate Open Beta. If you want to be able to access this spray when Wildgate launches, make sure that the account on which you play the Open Beta is the same account on which you may want to later purchase Wildgate.
Q. What regions will be supported during the Open Beta?
A. North America, South America, Europe, and APAC.
Q. What languages are supported during the Open Beta?
A. English, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese will have both in-game audio and text localization. Traditional Chinese will have in-game text localization only.
Q. Are there any playtest opportunities planned for after the Open Beta?
A. Not currently; however, this will largely depend on our testing needs. Any additional playtest opportunities will be communicated across our official Wildgate channels.
Q. Can I play Wildgate offline during the Open Beta?
A. No. Wildgate is an online, match-based game that requires an internet connection.
Q. Can I play Wildgate solo during the Open Beta?
A. Wildgate's primary game mode (“Artifact Hunt”) is multiplayer only; however, both our in-game "Tutorial" and "Firing Range" modes can be played solo. If you do not wish to play against other humans, you can also queue up for the "Practice vs. AI" mode (note: this requires at least two players in a crew to play, though four players are recommended).
Q. What are the PC requirements for the Open Beta?
A. The following requirements apply to the Open Beta only:
- Minimum Specs:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system,
- Windows 10 and above,
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X,
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti [8 GB] or Radeon RX 5700 XT [8 GB],
- Memory: 16 GB,
- Direct X: Version 12,
- Storage: SSD, 50 GB,
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection
- Recommended Specs:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system,
- Windows 10 and above,
- Processor: Intel i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X,
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT,
- Memory: 16GB RAM,
- Storage: 50GB available,
- Direct X: Version 12,
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection
NOTE: These specs may change at or after release.
Q. Can I use a controller to play on PC?
A. Yes! Controllers are fully supported in Wildgate.
Q. Can I use a keyboard and mouse to play on console?
A. No. Keyboard and mouse (KBM) support is not offered on console at this time.
Q. How do I report bugs I experience during the Open Beta?
A. For a full breakdown of the bug reporting process, please check out this article.
Q. How do I give developers feedback?
A. You are welcome to share game feedback in our Discord server.
Q. If I'm having a technical or account issue, how can I get help?
A. Please submit a help request via our Wildgate Player Support portal.
Q. Can I create and/or share content from the Open Beta?
A. Yes, you can! This is a fully open playtest, so you are encouraged to take screenshots, livestream your play sessions, record feedback videos, and talk about the game.
Q. What is Wildgate’s launch date?
A. Wildgate launches July 22, 2025 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Q. Will Wildgate be a free-to-play or premium game?
A. Wildgate will be a premium game.
Q. How much will Wildgate cost?
A. Wildgate will be available for $29.99 USD on Steam, PlayStation, and Microsoft storefronts.
NOTE: Pricing may vary slightly by region and platform.
Q. Will additional editions of Wildgate be available for purchase?
A. While we’ve no plans to release a physical edition of Wildgate, we may offer additional digital editions in the future (though we don’t have any to announce at this time).
Q. Can I pre-purchase Wildgate?
A. No. Wildgate will not be available for pre-purchase.
Q. Can I wishlist Wildgate?
A. Yes! You can wishlist Wildgate using the following links:
Q. What are the post-launch content and monetization plans for Wildgate?
A. We're still jamming on how we want to approach post-launch content for Wildgate; however, we can confirm that we'll be providing regular free content updates and balance patches. We hope to share more details as we work through them over the coming weeks! And, of course, how we support Wildgate after its release is something that we will likely evolve with our community.
Q. Where can I learn more about the game?
A. If this is your first time playing Wildgate, we encourage you to check out the Gameplay Guides section of our Player Support portal. You're also welcome to join our official Discord server to find additional playtest info, ask questions, get support from fellow players, and look for crews.
Q. What if I have a question that’s not answered here?
A. We encourage you to submit a help request or check out our Discord server for more information!