Hey Half Sworders, Guess what? We've finally wrangled together the latest playtest for you to dive into! Quick heads-up:[b] This is a playtest, not a demo, so please don't remove the current Abyss demo from Steam.[/b] We're only allowed one demo at a time online, and we want you to keep enjoying the itch and Abyss demos to your heart's content! About the playtest: We're excited for you to try out the progress we've made on armor, weight mechanics, new weapons, and more. The focus here is on these new systems, so keep your eyes peeled for those details. WARNING: [b]This is probably the only version without gore we'll ever make[/b], as we needed a “family-friendly” edition for physical events like the Tokyo Game Show in September. So, this closed map is all about testing the new controls, armor, and weapons—nothing else. [b]Don't worry—violence, blood, and gore are in the works and will be back in future builds.[/b] After the Tokyo Game Show, we'll be sticking to the main version with all the glorious gore and blood VFX you crave. Just be ready to flash your IDs because we'll be age-checking for that exclusive 18+ booth! [h2]HOW TO JOIN THE PLAYTESTS:[/h2] [list][*]Go to the Half Sword Steam page [*]Hit the Join Plyatests Button (you'll need to be logged in) [*]Please wait for us to accept you (we'll try to do it as many times per week as possible) [/list] Enjoy the playtest and get ready for more bloody fun soon! Cheers!