POLARIS Pre-Alpha Playtest Begins September 6, 2024
The Polaris Team, an offshoot of Variable State, announced the first community pre-alpha playtest for its co-op sci-fi shooter POLARIS. The test was scheduled to run from September 6 at 10 AM PDT through September 9 at 10 AM PDT.
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Players could request access through Steam or sign up for the POLARIS newsletter before the deadline to receive four pre-alpha keys to share with friends.
Early Co-Op Build
The test build included a single level for one to four players, co-op PvE action, flying abilities, and dynamically destructible environments. The team made clear that this was an early development build containing placeholder art and work-in-progress elements.
One of the main selling points was destruction. Buildings, infrastructure, and parts of the terrain could be damaged or altered during combat, creating a more reactive battlefield.
About the Team
The Polaris Team was presented as part of Variable State, the studio behind Virginia and Last Stop, with contributors who had previously worked at studios including Creative Assembly, Splash Damage, Ninja Theory, Rebellion, and Cloud Imperium.
POLARIS
Release: January 29, 2025
Genre: Action / Adventure / Co-op Shooter
Developer / Publisher: POLARIS Team, Variable State / Variable State
Platforms: PC – Steam
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