Before a playtest

Original editorial comparison; not a screenshot or a claim about the reported build.

Check before you plan

Check the newest official schedule before setting aside time. Steam’s Playtest request is not proof a session is open; the product listing checked 5 October 2026 said the game was not yet available. That does not establish the status of a separately reported Playtest install. Steam listing Official site

Compare your installed app and build with dated notes. The reported Windows identifiers are not locally observed and are not mapped to CA6, so do not assume the CA5 or CA6 descriptions match them. Reported install metadata CA5 scope CA6 announcement

For a first look at the announced map flow, Stable PvE is a reasonable starting choice: CA5 described Stable Maps as intended for newcomers. This is editorial advice, not a tested strategy. In Unstable PvPvE, distinguish equipped Soulbound gear from carried cargo; CA6 did not specify the latter’s loss rules or report the gear test outcome. CA5 scope CA6 announcement

This checklist does not imply that a Playtest session is active.