Greetings!

Never Wither will launch its first playtest on May 30th. Here we answer some frequently asked questions, hoping to provide guidance for your first exploration.

Q: When exactly will the playtest start?
A: The playtest is expected to run from May 29, 2026, 19:00 (PDT) to June 1, 2026, 19:00 (PDT). The playtest will last 3 days. We may adjust the time and conditions if technical issues arise. If this happens, we will notify all participants.

Q: What content can I play during the playtest?
A: You can explore the game's first area – Verdant Valley. This area is home to 19 creatures and 4 BOSSes. You can shelter and raise creatures, build structures, craft items and equipment, and challenge powerful BOSSes to unlock new abilities. However, we must note: this playtest version is still in early development and is mainly used for technical verification of core gameplay and basic systems. This means you may encounter incomplete guidance, occasional bugs and performance issues, and relatively limited content. Verdant Valley is just a small part of the Edda continent; some systems and creatures are still in prototype stages.

Q: How much content is in this playtest?
A: Expect about 3–5 hours of content. If you want to fully explore the open area and raise your ideal creatures, it will take much longer.

Q: How can I confirm I've received playtest access?
A: For players who participated in previous events or filled out the playtest recruitment questionnaire: we have sent playtest activation codes to selected players via private message or email. You can download and play once the playtest begins. For players who requested access via the Steam store page: if your request is approved, you will receive a notification email at the address linked to your Steam account when the playtest starts.

Q: Do I need to pay to join the playtest?
A: No. Beware of any attempts to charge you for playtest access.

Q: Will progress be wiped after this playtest?
A: Yes, progress will be wiped after the playtest. No progress will carry over to the official release.

Q: Can I play with friends during this playtest?
A: Since this is an early playtest, online multiplayer features are still being polished and optimized, so multiplayer is not available at this time.

Q: What are the PC requirements for this playtest?
A: Please refer to the specifications below.

Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 10/11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
Broadband internet connection required

Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 10/11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Memory: 24 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6700 XT
Broadband internet connection required

Q: I can't launch the game after the playtest starts. What should I do?
A: You can try these methods:
① Turn off Steam shader pre-caching: Steam Settings → Downloads → find and turn off Enable Shader Pre-caching
② Run the Steam client as administrator
③ Verify game file integrity on Steam
④ Temporarily disable background antivirus software, screen recording tools, or other conflicting software
⑤ Clear download cache: Steam Settings → Downloads → Clear Download Cache, then restart the client
⑥ Run the game executable (.exe) directly
If the game still won't launch, please provide feedback in the Never Wither community (see link at the end).

Q: How do I report issues or give suggestions during the playtest?
A: Please use the in-game feedback function as much as possible. Click [Feedback] on the main menu, or press [ESC] and select the [Feedback] option in-game, then choose to report an issue or submit a suggestion. You can also submit suggestions via the official questionnaire. Please go to the Never Wither community (see link at the end) to get the questionnaire link. This is very important to us – thank you for your help!

Q: Which languages will be available in this playtest?
A: The playtest version supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. More languages will be supported after the official launch – stay tuned!

Q: Does this playtest support controllers?
A: Controller support is not available in this playtest.

Q: Can I share my experiences (videos/screenshots) from Never Wither on social media?
A: Of course! There is no NDA for this playtest. We greatly look forward to seeing everyone share their exploration experiences in Edda. Feel free to share your screenshots/recordings or stream your gameplay on social media – let us see your adventures.

We can't wait for you to arrive – welcome, first explorers of Edda!

Geo Seed Games