Here’s what to expect when the Wildgate Community Preview playtest begins this week.

PLAYTEST SCHEDULE

The Community Preview playtest runs from May 9–12. The playtest is available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation^®5.

• START: Friday, May 9 at 9:00 AM PDT (May 9 at 6:00 PM CEST)
• END: Monday, May 12 at 5:00 PM PDT (May 13 at 2:00 AM CEST)

Servers will remain available and playable 24/7; however, since Wildgate is still a work-in-progress, you may encounter bugs, crashes, and other connectivity issues while playing.

(Playtest updates and/or service disruptions will be shared on Discord.)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

To be eligible to join the playtest, you must first sign up! If you have already signed up, then you’re all set - you don’t need to sign up again.

Signing up is easy: Visit the Wildgate sign-up page, enter and verify your email address, then answer a few short questions. Once you've completed the sign-up process, you're all set!

The Community Preview playtest will be invite-only, and sign-ups will close May 8 at 8:00 AM PDT (May 8 at 5:00 PM CEST).

Participants in the April Community Preview playtest will automatically be invited to the upcoming playtest. Your key is still active, and you can join the playtest when it begins.

PLAYTEST KEYS

Selected participants will receive an invite via email on Thursday, May 8, starting at 9:00 AM PDT (May 8 at 6:00 PM CEST), along with instructions on how to claim a key through the playtest dashboard.

Participants may claim one (1) playtest key on their preferred platform. Once a playtest key has been claimed, they will also receive three (3) invite codes to share with friends or family members. These invite codes will only be redeemable for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S keys.

Please note that receiving an invite email or invite code is only the first step! To be assigned a key, you will need to complete the registration process and select a platform. Since we have a limited number of keys for each platform, they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If keys are no longer available on a specific platform, it will be grayed out.

STEAM FRIEND INVITES

Participants playing on Steam will be able to invite three (3) friends through the Steam client! They must have been friends with you on Steam for at least 30 days to be eligible to receive an invite. Please note: Friend Invites may be disabled during the playtest based on server capacity.

To invite friends, simply go to Wildgate Community Preview in your library. When this option is available, you’ll see a notification that you can grant your friends access to the playtest.

The Invites Remaining button will redirect you to the Gated Access Games on your account page (you can also access it here).

Open the dropdown button to access the Invite Friends button.

The pop-up window will show the friends you are eligible to invite. Select a name to invite your friend to the Wildgate playtest.

Your invited friends will receive a notification on Steam. Once they’ve accepted the invitation, they’ll be able to download and play in the Wildgate Community Preview playtest! The Steam Friend Invite system is still in beta, and there may be a delay before your friends receive the notification.

PLAYTEST FAQ

Q. When does the playtest start and end?

A. The playtest begins May 9 at 9:00 AM PDT and runs until May 12 at 5:00 PM PDT. Servers will be available during the entire playtest. For timezone assistance, click here.

Q. What platforms can I playtest on?

A. Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series XIS.

Q. How do I sign up for the playtest?

A. You can sign up for the Community Preview playtest at wildgate.gg/playtest. If you have already signed up or participated in the April Community Preview, you won’t need to sign up again!

Q. Do I need to sign up if I played in the previous Community Preview playtest?

A. Nope! Everyone who participated in the April Community Preview will have access to the game and can play Wildgate when the playtest begins on May 9.

Q. How do I register through the Xbox Insider program?

A. You can sign up for the Community Preview playtest on your Xbox Series  X|S console. Simply launch the Xbox Insider Hub app and navigate to Previews. Click on Wildgate and select join. Once your registration is complete, you’ve secured your spot for the playtest!

Q. When do sign-ups for the playtest end?

A. To be eligible to participate in the playtest on Steam and PlayStation 5, sign up at wildgate.gg/playtest before May 8 at 8:00 AM PDT.

Q. Does signing up guarantee access to the playtest?

A. No, signing up does not guarantee access to the playtest.

Q. When will playtest keys be distributed?

A. Keys will be distributed starting May 8 at 9:00 AM PDT.

Q. How will I be notified if I’m selected for the playtest?

A. If you signed up through wildgate.gg/playtest, you will receive an invite email sent from playtest@playwildgate.com. This invite will direct you back to the playtest dashboard hosted on FirstLook.gg. 

Here, you will be asked to complete a quick registration process as well as select a platform on which you wish to receive a playtest key. If a specific platform no longer has any keys available, it will be grayed out. After this process is finished, you will be provided with one (1) playtest key.

Q. How and where can I redeem my playtest key?

A. Click here to learn how to redeem a playtest key. Once redeemed, you can begin downloading the Wildgate Community Preview client.

Q. Can I download the Wildgate Community Preview client?

A. Yes! Once you have claimed your key, you can download Wildgate. You will not be able to play the game until the Community Preview begins on May 9.

Q. Can I invite friends to join the playtest?

A. Yes! After selected participants complete the registration process and claim a key, they will be provided with three (3) additional friend invite links. It’s important to note that players who accept the invite will only be able to select a key for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Friends will not be able to request a Steam key through the friend invite.

Inviting Friends on Steam

We’re also offering friend invites through Steam’s beta program. All players who have Wildgate in their Steam library can invite three (3) Steam friends to play Wildgate. You must be Steam friends for at least 30 days to be eligible to invite them.

You can invite your friends in one of two ways: the Wildgate store page or on your account page under Gated Access Games. Simply click on the ‘Invite Friends’ button and select the user to invite.

Your friend will need to accept the invite from their Steam notifications. This friend invite system is currently in beta, and invitations could take some time (up to a couple of days) to arrive.

Q. Is cross-play supported?

A. Yes, cross-play is supported.

Q. Is cross-progression supported?

A. Technically, yes. However, since playtest participants will only receive one (1) key on one (1) platform, this feature is unlikely to be leveraged during the Community Preview. Cross-progression will be fully supported at release.

Q. What regions are supported during this playtest?

A. The Community Preview will be available in North America, South America, Europe, and APAC.

Q. What languages are supported during this playtest?

A. English, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese will have both in-game audio and text localization. Traditional Chinese will have in-game text localization only.

Q. Can I play Wildgate offline?

A. No. Wildgate is an online, match-based game that requires an internet connection.

Q. Is Wildgate only multiplayer?

A. Wildgate's primary "Play" mode is multiplayer only. Both the in-game "Tutorial" and "Firing Range" modes can be played solo, however. If you do not wish to play against other humans, you can queue up for the "Practice vs. AI" mode (note: this requires at least two players in a crew to play, though four players are recommended).

Q. Will this playtest include the full game?

A. Yes. But Wildgate is still a work in progress. We'll continue to develop features, refine systems, improve performance, and fix bugs leading up to the game's release later this year.

Q. What are the PC requirements for this playtest?

A. The following requirements apply to the Community Preview playtests only. These specs are likely to change prior to release.

Minimum Specs

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• Windows 10 and above
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
• Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti [8 GB] or Radeon RX 5700 XT [8 GB]
• Memory: 16 GB
• Direct X: Version 12
• Storage: SSD, 50 GB
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection

Recommended Specs

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• Windows 10 and above
• Processor: Intel i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• Storage: 50GB available
• Direct X: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection

Q. Can I use a controller to play on PC?

A. Yes! Controllers are fully supported in Wildgate.

Q. Can I play with keyboard and mouse on console?

A. No. Keyboard and mouse (or KBM) support is not offered on console at this time.

Q. Will any progress I make during the playtest carry over?

A. No. There are no plans at this time for your progress or in-game store items to carry over.

Q. Will I receive any rewards for participating in this playtest?

A. We do not have any plans to provide rewards for playtest participation.

Q. What’s the file size for the Wildgate Community Preview client?

A. The client is 8.85 GB.

Q. Can I create and/or share content from this playtest?

A. Yes, you can! This is not a closed playtest, so you are encouraged to take screenshots, livestream your play sessions, record feedback videos, and talk about the game.

Q. How do I report bugs?

A. You can share playtest bug reports in the Discord server or on the website. Full details on how to submit a bug report can be found here.

Q. How do I give developers feedback?

A. You are welcome to share playtest feedback in the Discord server.

Q. If I’m having a technical or account issue, how can I get help?

A. Please submit a request via the Player Support portal.

Q. Will current playtesters be guaranteed access to future playtests?

A. To be determined! This will be based on the playtest needs and requirements.

Q. What if I have questions that are not covered here?

A. We encourage you to visit the Player Support portal and Discord server for more information!