Team Up Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS “CINDER CITY” Alpha Test Starts Dec. 4, Japan Eligible—Recruiting Players

In addition to teaming up with people you happen to meet in the field, the game also features instance raids and other content that you can tackle by forming a party.

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Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS “CINDER CITY” Alpha Test Opens December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS “CINDER CITY” Alpha Test Opens December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS “CINDER CITY” Alpha Test Opens December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants
  • Fight Together Freely in an Open World! PvE/TPS Game “CINDER CITY” Launches Alpha Test on December 4—Open to Players in Japan—Now Accepting Participants

Publisher NC and developer BIG FIRE GAMES have announced, along with a video, plans to hold an alpha test for the third-person shooter (TPS) *CINDER CITY*, currently in development, and are now accepting applications from participants.

Alpha Test to Run for 3 Days Starting December 4—Now Accepting Participants

Set in an open-world environment in the collapsed, near-future capital of South Korea, Seoul, this game offers a variety of playstyles—whether playing solo, teaming up with other players you encounter by chance, or participating in raids in instance dungeons with a pre-formed party.

Following the pre-alpha test held in August, the company has now announced the upcoming alpha test. Players from Japan are also eligible to participate. The overview is as follows.

“Cinder City” Alpha Test Overview

  • Dates: December 4, 2026 (Fri) – December 6, 2026 (Sun) (PST) *Information regarding Japan Standard Time will be provided at a later date

  • Registration Period: Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Monday, November 30, 2026 (PST)

  • How to Apply: Click the “Request Access” button under the “Join the CINDER CITY Playtest” section on the Steam store page. *Not all applicants will be selected; successful applicants will be notified at a later date.

  • Eligibility: Ages 18 and up

  • Content Available: This playtest features an open-world area spanning 2.4 square kilometers, including bosses; up to Chapter 3 of the story; and multiple side missions and instance dungeons

  • NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) in Effect: Sharing of any information related to the game content under test—including videos, images, test details, and gameplay experiences—with outside parties is strictly prohibited.


By technocchi