Playtesting

We aim to craft a different reality, and something never seen before.

If you’re up for the fight, Ruckus is looking for eager and dedicated players to get a firsthand look at the game with early playtesting to provide feedback. You, the player, are our hero! (Literally and figuratively.) Come Smash, Grab and Grow with us!

Sign Up Info

Who is eligible to join? 

All players over the age of 18 are welcome to join regardless of skill level or experience. Additionally, play testers and immediate family members must not be currently employed in the video games industry including development, publishing, press and media. Content creators, influencers, and live streamers are welcome to apply, and will be referred to our Community team to be considered for future content creation opportunities as well. 

What should I expect after I sign up? 

You’ll receive a Welcome email in your inbox with a link to a brief survey to provide additional information. From there, we’ll reach out to you through email again when we’re ready to start playtesting. 

Do I need to sign up for every playtest? 

No, just once is enough! We will host multiple playtests, adding in more players as we continue through development. If you do not hear from us in the first round of invites, you are still in our play tester database and will be considered for additional playtesting and survey opportunities. 

What are the requirements for the playtest? 

Players must be over the age of 18 and have an active Steam and Discord account. Both accounts must be over 30 days old, and Steam accounts must have previously played game activity listed, regardless of genre or length of time played. Our playtests are remote, and additional requirements include a stable internet connection, webcam and microphone. Play testers are responsible for expenses related to playtesting including internet connect, software and hardware requirements. 

I do not play games often, should I still apply? 

Absolutely! If you have an established history of playing games on your Steam account, regardless of time spent in-game, you are considered for playtesting.

Playtest Questions

Is there compensation for participating? 

There is no monetary compensation for playtesting. 

When is the playtest? 

Our first playtest will begin in Early 2025, with additional playtests conducted throughout the course of development. 

What if I don’t want to participate in the playtest anymore? 

Please email playtest@ruckus-games.com to be removed from future Playtest opportunities. 

Can I stream or create content around the playtests? 

No. All current playtests are bound by NDA. Content Creators, Influencer, and Streamers are still welcome to participate, however, and will be connected to our Community Team to be considered for future streaming and content creation opportunities. 

Can I tell others I am participating in the playtest? 

You are welcome to say that you are participating, but we kindly ask that you refrain from sharing any detailed information on the game including screenshots, videos, gameplay and story content. The golden rule is if you do not see the information listed publicly on our website, don’t share it! For questions, please contact our Playtest Team. 

Will my progress carry over to the retail release? 
No. 

My friend received an invitation to join a playtest, but I didn’t. What gives? 

Playtests invites are sent on an as-needed basis based on testing and development needs. If you did not get an invite this time around, you are still in our database and eligible to join future playtest opportunities. 

Can I recommend additional play testers? 

Yes! You can refer them back to our sign up form. 

Data and Security

How is my personal data stored? 

We store your personal data on Secure Servers in accordance with Privacy Laws and our Privacy Policy.  

How do I contact the User Research team? 

You can email us at playtest@ruckus-games.com.