Current status: the official Steam Community feed records multiple playtest rounds and later announces the game’s August 31, 2026 launch. Old Request Access instructions may no longer apply.
What the playtest was
Serious Sam: Shatterverse used open playtest rounds to gather feedback on the co-op roguelite FPS before launch. Official posts invited players to share feedback through Steam discussions and the community Discord.
The recorded rounds
JUNE / FIRST ROUND
First community test
The official feed announced a June playtest, then posted a thank-you after the test closed.
JULY–AUGUST / SECOND ROUND
More testing, more feedback
A second open round followed, with official posts describing gameplay, weapons, Intel, balance work, and bug fixes.
Where to check now
For the current game state, use the Steam store page and official Steam Community news rather than old playtest videos. Community posts can also explain what changed between rounds.
Playtest FAQ
Treat them as archived information. Check the current Steam page and official news feed for any new test.
Official posts directed players to Steam forums and the community Discord.
SOURCES / VERIFIED INTEL
Steam Community news — official playtest rounds, feedback, and launch posts.
SteamDB playtest record — app and release-state metadata.