The upcoming free-to-play action RPG Tribe Nine as it launches its “Deadly Playtest” closed beta on 9 August at 2:00 PM (GMT+8). Steam users will have the opportunity to experience this exciting new game before its official release.

Gamers interested in participating can sign up for the closed beta on the game’s official website until 31 July at 10:59 PM (GMT+8). Selected participants will be notified in early August. The beta will run until 15 August at 10:59 PM (GMT+8), featuring language options in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Creators Program

In conjunction with the Deadly Playtest, a creators program has been announced. This initiative encourages participants to upload their gameplay impressions on YouTube. The top 30 videos or Shorts with the best performance will earn their creators gift cards. More information and sign-up details for the creators program can be found on the official website.

Tribe Nine is a part of a larger multimedia project that includes a 2022 anime series. The game is also set to release on iOS and Android platforms. The official game description reads:

“Fight for freedom and survive the dangerous streets of Neo-Tokyo. Form a mighty trio of troubled teens, each with their own personalities, as well as strengths and skills to level up. Engage in life-or-death battles against warring juvenile tribes, massive mechs, and mysterious enemies across the dystopian cityscape. Help local city-dwellers across side quests, and unfold an ever-growing adventure with free updates to the main story.”

Tribe Nine is developed by Akatsuki Games, with TookyoGames providing the setting draft. The game features character designs by Rui Komatsuzaki and Shimadoriru of the Danganronpa series fame, and Kazutaka Kodaka, creator of Danganronpa, contributed to the original game draft.

A gameplay trailer was released last month, offering a glimpse into the dynamic action and captivating world of Tribe Nine.