Playtest Schedule
The DREADMOOR August playtest runs from August 11 to August 17 on PC through Steam. Participants are permitted to invite up to three friends to take part in the test. Players who took part in the January playtest can participate by updating the DREADMOOR Playtest in their Steam Library. The test does not require a non-disclosure agreement, and the game is playable in English only.
System Specs
The playtest runs exclusively on PC-Windows systems. Minimum hardware requires an Intel Core i5-13400F or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 processor paired with 8 GB of RAM. Minimum graphics cards include the Nvidia GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB. Recommended hardware specifies 16 GB of RAM alongside an Nvidia RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 7600 GPU.
Tested Features
The test introduces the Ship Upgrade Progression Tree to unlock and enhance trawler components. Captains can equip the initial armour tier to boost ship durability and survivability. Two distinct engine variants are available for evaluation, each offering its own performance characteristics. An expanded fish storage container allows vessels to embark on longer voyages. Ship maintenance tasks require repairing hull damage and clearing barnacles to maintain vessel seaworthiness. An in-game bug reporting button directs players to a report form during gameplay.
Save Files
In-game progress will not carry over into future demos, playtests, or full releases. The developers advise players from prior tests to delete their saved game folders to avoid bugs. Players can locate the local files through Steam and remove the Saved folder prior to starting a new game.