After an initial review of the latest Playtest feedback, we can share our development plans for Q4! There is a lot to do, and some of these are stretch goals, but we want to aim high.

Difficulty Rebalancing/Improvements:

• Improve spawn rate balancing for ‘Normal’ difficulty
  
• Review/Improve ‘Casual’, ‘Hard’ and ‘Horde Mode’ modifiers
  
• Improve ‘Permadeath’ end-run flow

Control Improvements:

• First phase of rebindable controls
  
• Update the default configuration of a few important actions

Multiplayer Enhancements:

• Support more than 4-players max
  
• Support simultaneous split-screen + online multiplayer

Art/Biome Improvements:

• Update swamp biome vegetation
  
• Add labyrinth biome dressing
  
• Review/Improve vegetation sprites
  
• Add growth stages for more vegetation types

New World Bosses:

• No spoilers, so watch this space ;)

Big Demo Update (Release date TBD):

• Add online multiplayer support
  
• Add journey shrines, features and improvements from the Playtest
  
• Refine Demo map layout
  
• Note: We are working on the Demo update in Q4, but it might not be released until later

Delverium Release Date:

A lot of people have asked about the Release Date of Delverium. Unfortunately there is still a lot of content/features to add and we want to make sure Delverium meets player expectations, so the Release Date is getting pushed back slightly to Q2 2026 (exact date TBD). I hope everyone understands and we will do our best to run additional Playtests in the meantime to help evaluate upcoming features and content.

Thank you for your support and we really look forward to sharing more of Delverium with you.

- Skoddle

Our Delverium public playtest is scheduled for 12am Friday 3rd October through to 12am Monday 13th October.

Edit: Due to request, we have extended the Playtest until Monday 13th October!

In addition to new content, bug fixes and other improvements, the playtest will support four player online co-op! Please join the playtest and share your valuable feedback.

Playtest Goals:

• Check the performance and stability of online co-op multiplayer
  
• Gather feedback on the latest content and improvements
  
• Allow playtesters to help influence the long term direction of Delverium

What is in the Playtest Build:

• Online multiplayer or local split-screen co-op with friends
  
• Core game loops and progression
  
• Building, farming, mining, crafting and combat mechanics
  
• A few hours of game content
  
• Steam Deck support

Please Note:

• Save games might not be compatible with future playtest builds
  
• Playtest access will be revoked at the end of the playtest period
  
• Steam page playtest requests will be approved from 3rd October onwards, but email subscribers will receive exclusive early playtest access from 30th September

Keep in mind this is an early build so expect some bugs and missing content/features. We need your help and feedback on our latest changes, so please get involved and let us know your thoughts!

The join the Delverium Playtest, please request access directly from the Delverium Steam Page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710040/Delverium/
You can also sign up to our email newsletter to receive updates and the latest news about Delverium:

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And feel free to join our Discord to chat with us and other players!

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As always, thank you so much for your support and being part of Delverium’s journey!

- Skoddle