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Try it, then keep an eye on it

How do I get into a game playtest?

Find a playtest on GGPN, open its game page and use Open official to reach the sign-up or store page. GGPN helps you find the opportunity; the developer decides who gets in and when.

Try it on GGPN

  1. Find the game on GGPN and open its page to read the currently listed way to join.
  2. Choose Open official and follow the organiser’s request-access or sign-up steps there.
  3. For an upcoming game, use Notify me if you want to watch it. GGPN cannot accept you into a test or issue keys.

Find the actual join button

Start from the game’s official website or store listing. Look for clear wording such as request access, register or install. A news article or social post can point you there, but cannot grant access.

For Steam Playtest, developers control when sign-ups open and which players get access. A store page being visible does not mean the test is running.

Before you make plans

  • Check the platform, region and any stated start or end time.
  • If playing with friends, make sure everyone has access. Invitations may arrive separately.
  • Expect bugs and changes. Check whether progress is kept, reset or separate from the full game.
  • Read any confidentiality or streaming rules before posting clips or inviting an audience.

Have a plan B

A test can close or fill up, so keep another game ready for a scheduled group session. If you just want something to try without waiting for approval, a public demo may suit you better.

You can watch an upcoming game on GG Play Now, but we cannot move you up a test queue or guarantee an invitation. The official organiser decides who can play.

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