RISE playtest is open now! — RISE Steam update #88016

I began working on RISE in 2021…By 2023 I was burned out and unsure if a first-person co-op climbing game would appeal to anyone. After the success of PEAK in 2025, I felt reassured that it was worth finishing. I’m proud to share this mix of my favourite things - co-op games, climbing, and megastructures.Today we’re kicking off the very first playtest for RISE!This playtest is for the demo that we’ll be submitting to Steam Next Fest, so it’s still super early and only has a slice of what the game will eventually include.Right now, here’s what you can do:Load into a lobby with your friendsTravel to the first map, EldercragClimb about halfway up the mountain (not the summit yet)Use climbing axes, the camera, binoculars, and the walkie-talkieTry out balancing, long jumps, and checkpointsMess around with a couple of other items (though some are only half-working)And here’s what’s not in the ...