NetEase Games has announced that it will hold a closed beta test (CBT) for “Sea of Remnants,” a new turn-based roguelike adventure from Joker Studio—the developer behind “Identity V”—starting December 4, 2026.
A new promotional video was also released, showcasing a maritime world with a unique art style where diverse factions—including pirates and the navy—interact, their respective agendas intertwining.
A Turn-Based Battle & Roguelike Voyage with Unique Wooden Puppets
Players take on the role of “Sailor,” a sailor who has lost their memory, and set sail across the “Sea of Oblivion” in search of their lost memories alongside a girl of unknown origin.At “Autopia,” your base of operations and a safe harbor, you’ll prepare your ship, cannons, and prayer stones before setting sail for islands dotted with volcanoes, tropical rainforests, and unnamed ruins, as well as open seas where capricious weather awaits.
Along the way, you’ll encounter wooden doll companions, each with unique abilities and combat styles, allowing you to freely customize your team. Combat uses a turn-based system where you choose actions based on enemy characteristics and the battle situation. Your combat strategy changes drastically depending on your team composition—whether you focus on characters with powerful individual skills or prioritize synergy and coordination among teammates.
Furthermore, roguelike elements—where the gameplay unfolds differently with each attempt—form the core of this title. By making choices throughout your voyage and carefully developing and organizing your team, you can discover new synergies and tactics that you might have missed in a single playthrough, creating a gameplay cycle that encourages repeated play.
In this CBT, in addition to these single-player adventures, you can experience the matchmaking feature with other players in select casual PvP mini-games. After the official launch, further expansions of multiplayer content are planned, allowing you to enjoy the pirate world alongside friends. Additionally, a preview play report for this title is available in a past article on this site.
Participation in the CBT starting December 4 is available via lottery or on a first-come, first-served basis
The CBT will run from December 4 to December 18, 2026, with pre-downloads beginning on December 1. Supported languages include Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese for text, as well as Japanese, English, and Chinese for voiceovers.Please note that play data will be deleted after the test ends and will not be carried over to the official release.
There are two ways to participate in the test: through a lottery based on advance registration, or on a first-come, first-served basis after the test begins. To register in advance, users must create a NetEase account on the official website; winners will be notified of the results via email at a later date.Detailed information regarding the application period, participation methods, and system requirements will be announced in the future on the official website and social media platforms such as the official X (formerly Twitter).
Additionally, you can participate on a first-come, first-served basis by logging into the game directly after the test begins on December 4; however, registration for new players will close once capacity is reached.
Key Features
“Remnants,” an infinite loop: encounters, partings, and bonds. All memories eventually reach the “Sea of Oblivion” at the end of the journey. There, the “right” to retrace one’s memories—and the “price” that comes with it—await.A kaleidoscope of memories flows into the vast ocean as a rosy current.
Turn-Based Battles × Team Synergy: No two adventures are ever the same—your choices shape your playstyle. Building a fleet bound by trust requires more than just gathering companions. Seek out the heirs to lost professions, nurture your allies’ hidden skills, and unleash their full potential in turn-based battles.
The Sea and the Cities: Unconventional—There’s no need to fear adventure or failure. Every time you hoist your sails, the beginning and end of your destiny intertwine. The first port, like you, is rule-breaking and romantic. The miracles of the sea will take on infinite forms based on your choices.
*Sea of Remnants* is scheduled for release on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS, and Android, and will be free-to-play. A closed beta test is scheduled to take place from December 4 to December 18, 2026.
