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Sea of Remnants’ “Dawnbreaker” Closed Beta arrives December 3, 2026, bringing 21 characters, new seas, and first-time console access.

ByFlaccid Stix

NetEase Games and developer Joker Studio (the studio behind Identity V) have locked in the dates for the next major test of their free-to-play open-world oceanic adventure Gacha game. The “Dawnbreaker” closed beta begins December 3 at 4:00 p.m. PT (midnight UTC on December 4) and closes on December 18.

What to Expect in the Beta

This build marks a significant expansion. It features 21 total playable characters: the Traveler protagonist, 12 permanent Purple Spot characters, six permanent Black Spot characters, and two limited-time Black Spot characters (Gale and Molly).

Two new regions have been revealed – the White Sea and Bridge Sea – alongside brand new Journey and Roaming Quests. Casual multiplayer minigames such as Lucky Duel and Goose Chess make their return. They also shared their plans for full shared-world multiplayer after launch.

The test is limited, data-wipe, and non-paying. Participants receive an exclusive commemorative reward that carries over to the Global launch. Servers cover NA/EU and ASIA regions, with English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese language support. Additional languages will be available at full release. English, Japanese, and Chinese dubs are available.

Platforms and Access

For the first time, consoles are included. Supported platforms are:

  • PC via a dedicated launcher (not Steam for this test)
  • PlayStation 5 (and PS5 Pro)
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • iOS via TestFlight
  • Android

Pre-downloads open December 1 at 12:00 UTC. Access is limited and granted primarily on a first-come, first-served basis when the servers open, meaning if you don’t login and claim your spot, you’ll lose it to someone that does.

What is Sea of Remnants?

Sea of Remnants casts you as a puppetfolk sailor with no memories. Accompanied by the mysterious R.S., you sail dynamic seas, explore islands, battle in turn-based combat on land, and engage in real-time naval encounters. The hub city of Orbtopia continues to evolve based on individual player choices. The game’s Gacha features crew recruitment (hundreds of puppetfolk across various factions), ship customization, and activities like fishing, cooking, and social pastimes.

Full launch is targeted for early 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, Xbox Series, iOS, and Android. Pre-registration is open at the official site.

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