- Closed Alpha 6 Has Ended – Thank You for Playing! - 28 September 2026
Reapers, Closed Alpha 6 has ended, and we'd like to thank joining everyone who joined this playtest, taking an active part in shaping Gods, Death & Reapers. We will now take the time to carefully review your feedback, improve the features introduced in this playtest, implement new ones, and continue preparing the game for Early Access. If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet, please consider taking a moment to join our Discord server and let us know what you think. Gods, Death & Reapers is coming to Early Access in February 2027, and we’ll continue sharing development updates and hosting another playtest along the way. Thank you for being here. We hope to see you again for what comes next! Sign up today to become a Reaper: https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials: Instagram Facebook X BlueSky T…
- WATCH – Roadmap Update - 25 September 2026
Reapers, Watch our Game Director, Andrei, as he shares insights into our roadmap for playtests, Early Access, and beyond:Playtest Schedule Ends: September 28th, 6 pm CEST | 9 am PDT | 12 pm EDT | 1 pm BRT | 11 pm ICT Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials: Instagram Facebook X BlueSky TikTok Request playtest access & wishlist the game on Steam:
- Closed Alpha 6 Community Challenges Start Now! - 25 September 2026
Reapers, Death started recruiting his new Reapers, but he wouldn't stop there! Win exclusive Gods, Death & Reapers merch by participating in the active in-game challenges! Leaderboard Challenges Categories for ALL MODES - Total Player Kills, Total Mob Kills, Total Boss Kills Arena PVP 1v1/2v2/3v3First Place of each leaderboard Loot ChallengeCollect 150 of any resource: Wood, Stone and Moss and post a screenshot of your loot together with your character name on Discord!Clip ChallengeSubmit your best gameplay, weirdest bugs, and funniest moment clips on Discord!For more information and participation, join our Discord server:https://discord.gg/wolcenstudioPlease note that challenges are exclusive to Discord server and you need to join the server to participate.Follow us on socials: Instagram Facebook X BlueSky TikTok Wishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Closed Alpha 6 Starts Now! - 24 September 2026
Good. You’re here. Finally. Before I send you off on your next quest in the afterlife, I’ll allow my creators a brief moment to explain what awaits you. Try to pay attention. -Death Thank you for joining us for Closed Alpha 6 and helping us shape Gods, Death & Reapers. We’re thrilled to have you experience major new additions, many of them directly influenced by your feedback. Also, we know many of you have been waiting for this and we’d like to inform you that Gods, Death & Reapers is coming to Early Access in February 2027. Is there a place to get real-time updates and connect with developers? Yes. Join our Discord server to connect with fellow Reapers and developers, as we’ll be online throughout the playtest: discord.gg/wolcenstudio Can I stream the game? Yes! If you’re a creator, you can also join our Discord and ping a Community Manager to get extra playtest keys for your viewers.…
- Ratatoskr did it again. Playtest delayed until today, 2 pm CEST. - 24 September 2026
Reapers,Ratatoskr has been causing chaos in the afterlife once again. That mischievous little squirrel somehow made its way into our servers and caused some technical issues.Death and our developers are currently working on a fix to get the servers back in order. The Closed Alpha 6 playtest will now begin today, at 2 pm CEST. Here is the schedule in your time zone:CESTPDTEDTBRTICTSTARTSSept 24 2 pmSept 24 5 amSept 24 8 amSept 24 9 amSept 24 7 pmENDSSept 28 6 pmSept 28 9 amSept 28 12 pmSept 28 1 pmSept 28 11 pmWe know how excited you are, and we're sorry for the mess Ratty has caused. Keep sharpening your weapons and stand by. The portals to the afterlife will open soon. We'll keep you posted, so keep an eye on this space.If you signed up before, your registration remains valid for all upcoming playtests and we'll send more invites soon. If you were a playtester before, your access remai…
- WATCH - Community Q&A Part 5 - 22 September 2026
Reapers,From the Party System and PvE/PvPvE progression to Permanent Items, join our Game Director, Andrei, as he answers some of your most-asked questions and takes a deep dive into the newest features coming with Closed Alpha 6! Watch the video: Ready to become a Reaper? Request access to the playtest on Steam or here: https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials: Instagram Facebook X BlueSky TikTok Wishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- WATCH – Closed Alpha 6: New Realm, New Features - 15 September 2026
Reapers,The portals to the afterlife open on September 24, and Death has summoned you to restore order once again!Watch Closed Alpha 6 Overview here:Playtest ScheduleCESTPDTEDTBRTICTSTARTSSept. 24 @ 10 AMSept. 24 @ 1 AMSept. 24 @ 4 AMSept. 24 @ 5 AMSept. 24 @ 3 PMENDSSept. 28 @ 6 PMSept. 28 @ 9 AMSept. 28 @ 12 PMSept. 28 @ 1 PMSept. 28 @ 11 PMPlaytest slots are limited and if you haven't done so, sign up for the Wolcen Studio Playtest Program here.Closed Alpha 6 is starting on September 24 and if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for the next playtest through the Wolcen Studio Playtest Program. If you signed up before, your registration remains valid for all upcoming playtests and we'll send more invites soon. If you were a playtester before, your access remains valid. No need to take further action!Sign up today to become a Reaper: https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/Join our c…
- Closed Alpha 6 Starts on September 24 – Early Access in 2027 - 8 September 2026
Gods, Death & Reapers is coming to Early Access in February 2027!Reapers, we know many of you have been waiting for this and we’d like to inform you that we have taken the decision to move the Early Access launch to February 2027. Mindful of our community-driven development approach, we wanted to create more room for playtesting and development in order to ensure a smooth Early Access launch with the light of your feedback.We’d like to once again thank you for your incredible support since day one and for the feedback that has continuously helped us shape the game. Early Access is not the end of development. As we progress, we’ll continue improving and fine-tuning the game based on your feedback. You can check the full roadmap here.As we move toward Early Access, we’ll keep hosting playtests to keep you in the loop, give you a chance to experience our progress firsthand and hear what yo…
- You Asked, We Delivered: Training Area is Coming in Next Playtests! - 20 August 2026
Reapers, During our previous playtests, many of you asked for a dedicated space to test weapons, abilities and different combos. With our community-driven development approach, we're happy to confirm that a Training Area will be available in your Sanctuary in the next playtests! Here's a first glimpse of the Training Area: Whether you want to experiment with different weapons and combos or simply unwind after a hard-fought match, the choice is yours. Just remember: Death expects his loyal servants to grow stronger, so train hard and loot harder. Thank you for being part of the development and helping us shape the afterlife. Sign up today to become a Reaper: https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials: Instagram Facebook X BlueSky TikTok Wishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Coming in Next Playtests: Double Axe - 13 August 2026
Greetings Reapers, A couple of weeks ago we shared our development roadmap with you. Throughout the playtests we've heard your feedback about increasing the variety of weapons and today we'd like to give you a sneak peek of our newest weapon Double Axe that will be available in next playtests! Become a Beast Master The Double Axe is a ranged weapon that allows you to command powerful beasts alongside its arsenal of abilities. Summon a Wolf, Raven, or Boar, each offering unique passive and active abilities that can shape your strategy and adapt to different situations. Designed to overwhelm your enemies through relentless pressure and versatility, the Double Axe is easy to pick up but difficult to master. Its beast companions unlock multiple playstyles, rewarding those who learn when and how to unleash their power. You can only summon one beast at a time. Beast Abilities Wolf Summon a fi…
- First Look at the Afterlife's Newest Map: Asgard - 30 July 2026
Reaper,Over the past few days, my creators -developers- have already shared their roadmap with you, but I have decided to lift the veil a little further.While the portals to the afterlife are yet to be opened, today I shall permit you a glimpse of the afterlife's newest realm: Asgard.Once the sacred home of the Norse gods, now lies in ruin and decay in their absence. Halls stand broken, monuments scarred and rival factions wage war across the realm to claim what remains of its former glory.What a mess. As my loyal servant you will soon walk these shattered realms in search of valuable loot, victory, and bring back the order. The afterlife will not restore itself, and I grow tired of waiting. -Death Asgard will be available in the next playtests. Sign up today to become a Reaper: https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/ Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcen…
- Roadmap Update - 21 July 2026
Greetings Reapers, “Since I first opened the portals in 2025, you have ventured into the afterlife, fought rough battles, and helped shape it alongside my creators. Through seven playtests and countless improvements over the past year and a half, the realm has grown stronger and more unstable. And the veil is finally lifted. I have granted my creators permission to reveal what lies ahead for our next playtests on the road to Early Access. I now let them speak.” -Death Roadmap is Here! The roadmap reflects our current plans and it is subject to change. State of the Game Since the beginning of Gods, Death & Reapers, we've continuously worked on adding new features, testing them with you and improving them based on your feedback. With Closed Alpha 5, which took place in May 2026, we reached our biggest milestone yet. We now consider the majority of our core systems and features to be in pl…
- WATCH - Art Devlog Part 2 - 1 July 2026
Greetings, ReapersJoin our Art Team as they take you behind the scenes of creating the world of Gods, Death & Reapers. Discover our art pillars and how we bring together worldbuilding, storytelling, emotion and visual design to shape the afterlife. Join Wolcen Studio Playtest Program:https://contributors.wolcenstudio.com/Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Winner - Most Popular Game @ Romanian Game Awards - 16 June 2026
Victory is ours, Reapers.The mortal realm has decided.Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Gods, Death & Reapers has won the Most Popular Game award at the Romanian Game Awards. We're truly honored by this recognition, especially at this stage of development where your feedback and support shape the game and it's future. While we're taking a moment to celebrate it with you, we know there is still a long road ahead. This award isn't a finish line, it's a reminder that we're building GDR together and can't wait to continue sharing our progress with you. From all of us at Wolcen Studio, thank you for your support, feedback and passion.Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioJoin Wolcen Studio Playtest Program:https://playtest.wolcenstudio.com/Follow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Romanian Game Awards - Vote GDR for Most Popular Game! - 20 May 2026
Death needs your vote, Reapers!The mortal realm has spoken. Gods, Death & Reapers has been nominated for 2 categories at the Romanian Game Awards for Best Upcoming Romanian Game and Most Popular Game.Now I require your assistance, and I know you won't disappoint.I know you want bigger and better things for the afterlife - but for now, let's try to get some recognition. Reapers, cast your vote for Gods, Death & Reapers in the "Most Popular Game" category before May 29th. It will be very appreciated.Vote here:Romanian Game Awards - Most Popular Game CategoryJoin our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioJoin Wolcen Studio Playtest Program:https://playtest.wolcenstudio.com/Follow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- WATCH - Community Q&A Part 4 - 7 May 2026
Reapers!Join Game Director Andrei and Technical Director Adrian as they answer some of your biggest questions about Gods, Death & Reapers - from the game’s technical backbone and long-term sustainability to the future we’re building toward.From lessons learned over the years to the systems, philosophy, and community shaping GDR, this discussion dives into how we’re creating an experience built for longevity, stability, and player-driven feedback.Join Wolcen Studio Playtest Program:https://playtest.wolcenstudio.com/Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Closed Alpha 5 Has Ended! Thank You for Joining! - 4 May 2026
Reapers, Closed Alpha 5 has come to an end and it is time for us to carefully evaluate your feedback. We want to take this opportunity to genuinely thank you for your support, your passion and the work you’ve done helping restore order in the afterlife. Your time, feedback and dedication are invaluable to us. We can’t wait to share more of our progress with you in the near future. Until then, don’t forget to wishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam to stay tuned for what comes next! “We shall meet again soon… in the afterlife.” - Death Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Developers Play – Ask Us Anything - 30 April 2026
Reapers, Closed Alpha 5 has begun, and we’d like to take this opportunity to connect with you. Join us as our Game Director Andrei and Lead Producer Guillaume go live, play the game, and answer your questions. We’ll also be giving away playtest access throughout the stream, so if you’re still waiting for access, this might be your chance. Stream links: Stream starts at: April 30, 7:00 PM CEST | 10:00 AM PDT | 1:00 PM EDT | 2:00 PM BRT | 12:00 AM ICT (May 1)Join our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioFollow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
- Closed Alpha 5 Starts Now! - 30 April 2026
Welcome to the afterlife, Reaper!I have finally awakened from my well-earned slumber, and I return to find much work to be done… and much order to restore. What a mess! Before you join my creators, the developers, in shaping the next chapter of Gods, Death & Reapers, they asked for a brief moment of your time. I shall allow it. Is there a place to get real-time updates and connect with developers during the playtest? Yes. Join our Discord server to connect with fellow Reapers and developers, as we’ll be online throughout the playtest: discord.gg/wolcenstudio Can I stream the game or create content? Yes! If you’re a creator, you can also join our Discord and ping a Community Manager to get extra playtest keys for your viewers. What’s new in Closed Alpha 5? Closed Alpha 5 marks one of our biggest milestones. With this update, many of the game’s major systems are now taking shape, and your…
- WATCH - Closed Alpha 5 Gameplay Walkthrough - 29 April 2026
Greetings Reapers, Join our Game Director Andrei and Lead Producer Guillaume as they guide you through the afterlife and talk about the latest changes in the game. Watch the full video here: Closed Alpha 5 starts on April 30. Sign up for it here:https://playtest.wolcenstudio.comJoin our community and be a part of the development: discord.gg/wolcenstudioSign up for our playtests here:https://playtest.wolcenstudio.comFollow us on socials:InstagramFacebookXBlueSkyTikTokWishlist Gods, Death & Reapers on Steam!
