Shadows of Beginnings QA

The playtester forge.

Everything you need to test a build, document an issue, share useful feedback, and understand what the team is currently evaluating.

Start here

Test with purpose.

Check the current build and known issues before each session. Use the bug form for a specific defect. Use feedback forms for opinions, balance observations, usability notes, and broader reactions.

Before you play

Build & orientation

Confirm the active build, review what changed, and understand the current testing rules before starting a session.

Public Demo live • v0.2.2

Current Build & Known Issues

Check the Warrior and Mage Demo, active issues, earlier shipped fixes, and items awaiting QA.

Check build information

Demo release • Update history

Patch Notes

Read the v0.2.2 update and earlier notes.

Read patch notes

Tester onboarding

Testing Guidelines

Learn how to install, test, capture evidence, protect closed builds, and submit reports the team can act on.

Read the guidelines

Studio answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Read current answers about the demo, Steam, Early Access, development scope, pricing, screenshots, and community involvement.

Read the FAQ

Document the build

Reports & hardware

Use these forms for reproducible defects and the hardware context needed to investigate them.

Issue reporting

Report a Bug

Send one reproducible issue with the exact build, gameplay state, expected and actual results, and supporting evidence.

Report an issue

Hardware profile

PC Spec Sheet

Record the PC hardware used for testing so the team can compare performance, loading, and compatibility results.

Submit PC specs

Tell us what you think

Surveys & feedback

Use these when the experience is subjective, broader than one defect, or focused on a complete testing session.

Quick player survey

Demo Experience Survey

Share the essentials of your demo run in about two minutes. Mostly multiple choice, with one short improvement for the team.

Take the quick survey

Session review

Demo & Beta Feedback

Review a specific demo, pre-alpha, beta, or internal test session across combat, difficulty, guidance, performance, and overall experience.

Share session feedback

Focused feedback

General Game Feedback

Share a focused suggestion or reaction about any Shadows of Beginnings system, feature, presentation choice, or player experience.

Share general feedback