The playtest schedule appears on the MetaGravity Playtest page - scroll down to view the full schedule: https://metagravity.com/playtests 

A Discord event also exists for each playtest; visit the official MetaGravity Discord Server and click the “events” listing at the top of the channel list: Times are listed UTC; you can convert to your local time here: https://dateful.com/convert/utc

• If you haven't yet, sign up here: https://www.metagravity.com/playtests
• You’ll need free Steam and Discord accounts to participate in tests.
• Once you’ve signed up, you'll receive emails with news of upcoming tests, and Steam keys will automatically be sent for any test for which you are eligible. Please add playtests@metagravity.com to your whitelist, and check your Spam folder if you don’t receive anything.
• Once you’ve received a Steam key, redeem it here (must be signed in): https://store.steampowered.com/account/registerkey
• Playtests are run via the HyperScale Alpha Stage channel on our Discord server, which opens approximately 30 minutes before the test begins. Join the HyperScale Alpha Discord community, and keep an eye on the announcements channels for updates.

We ask people to refrain from streaming or recording the playtests in their current phase as the game is still in a very early version. We will present a live stream in the Discord stage for all participants. We’ll keep everyone updated if this changes.

We'll be tracking participants' engagement in playtests and rewarding them with prizes such as accreditations, Discord titles, digital collectables, or game currency. So, it's worth being part of as many tests as possible! For more information, please keep an eye on e-mails and follow our Announcements channel on Discord.

The game is currently only available for PC desktop devices via the Steam platform. We will provide updated info if that changes in the future. General minimum system requirements for playtests are below. These are assessed and updated regularly.

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OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)

CPU: AMD / Intel® Core™ i7-9400K or better

RAM: 8GB of system memory (16GB ideal)

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better

Storage: At least 50GB of available space; SSD preferred

Controls: Mouse / Keyboard or Steam-compatible controller (Steam Deck currently not supported in testing phase)

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If you experience frame rate issues during a test, open the Graphics settings and lower render distance. This setting determines the draw distance of characters, and reducing it may increase performance, especially during crowded battles.

Access to the test client is via a unique Steam key that will be emailed directly to you. Since this key is assigned to you, please do not share it with anyone, and redeem it as soon as possible.

Your Steam key will unlock the test version of the game in your library. If you’ve redeemed your key but can’t see the game in your Steam Library, please make sure you have "Games" and "All" selected on the left-hand navigation bar. It should show up as "Edge of Chaos: HyperScale Test". If you have any issues, please ensure you’ve redeemed the correct key, and open a ticket on Discord if the problem persists.

The final version of the test client is usually available to download approximately 2 hours before the playtest starts. Keep an eye out for Discord announcements and e-mails to make sure you have the latest version installed. If you don’t receive a Steam Key at least 24 hours before a test or encounter any other issues, please create a Discord ticket and provide us with your e-mail address and the Steam ID you used to sign up.

There’s no need to uninstall the game after the test, but if you want space on your PC you can do so. The test client will remain in your library and can be downloaded for future playtests without redeeming a new key. If your country or IP is blocked by Steam, you unfortunately won’t be able to participate in playtests.

The current tests are open to all, but some future tests will be smaller and more focused on a single-game feature. Those will have their own rewards progression, and the testers will be chosen from players who've done two or more regular HyperScale Alpha tests.

We recommend joining the HyperScale Alpha Stage during playtests - our team will be on hand to provide valuable gameplay and background info, and give exclusive updates on the game’s development. The Stage usually opens 30 minutes before the test, and you can use the in-stage chat for any questions or feedback.

You can always list our playtests in which you participate as one-off events, as long as no employment is implied.

We’re working on a plan to offer accreditations for testers who complete a certain number of tests, which could then be included on a CV. We will have more information about that in the coming weeks.