Playtest access and scope

The recording includes several details about the upcoming Scars of Honor playtest, especially its purpose, access model, and expected limitations.

Technical-test focus

The upcoming test is described primarily as a technical test rather than a polished beta. Its purpose is to gather information about crash rates, networking, server stability, and other technical problems in an unfinished game build. Players are explicitly told not to expect a finished product.

The stated priority is to establish a stable foundation and improve existing systems rather than continue adding features without end.

Access rollout

Playtest access is planned to roll out gradually rather than all at once. A small group of players is expected to enter first, after which the team will assess server behavior, networking, and bug reports before inviting larger waves.

The recording mentions more than 60,000 access requests. Because of that scale, not all applicants can be admitted on day one. Additional groups are expected to be invited over time, including larger later waves once the test environment proves stable enough.

Platform and invitations

Invitations are expected to arrive through Steam. Players are advised to watch their mailbox for playtest access notifications.

Streaming and content creation

The playtest is stated to allow streaming and content creation. The only caveat given is that participants should communicate clearly that the build is unfinished and that the test is technical in nature rather than representative of a final release version.

Test progression expectations

The tentative maximum level for the test is described as around level 20, though this is not final and depends on how much content is included. Content additions and bug-fix updates may continue both before and during the test.

Development priorities during testing

The team expects the test to expose many bugs and edge cases. This is treated as a desired outcome rather than a failure. The test is intended to help identify where the game breaks so those issues can be fixed before later stages of development.

Source

• Recording: Scars OF Honor - Paladin Talents Showcase
• YouTube: Watch on YouTube
• Published: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM UTC