Red flags to watch for
- Unsolicited Steam DMs offering playtest keys or invites can often be part of a Steam DM scam.
- Bait-and-switch when questioned (“Solarpunk” → “Battlefield 6 / BF Labs”).
- Links that do not go to official Steam domains (steampowered.com / steamcommunity.com).
- Legit Steam Playtests appear as a “Request Access” button on a game’s store page (not via chat DMs).
- Battlefield Labs sign-ups are handled by EA via official pages; not distributed through random Steam chats.
For background on the first wave of reports, see Scam Warning: Fake Solarpunk Playtest. We also maintain newer coverage of Steam and Discord scams.
Friend Invite (VOD)
Starts ~38:49 (window: 38:49–38:57). Recorded Sept 9, 2025 (CT).
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Playtest DM (VOD)
Starts ~39:18 (window: 39:18–39:48). Recorded Sept 9, 2025 (CT).
What to do
- Do not click. Report and block the profile from its Steam page (… → Report Player).
- If you clicked anything, secure your account: deauthorize other devices, change your password from a clean device, and regenerate Steam Guard backup codes.
- For official info: How Steam Playtests actually work · How to report scammers · EA Playtesting (official).
Credit: AntimatterNova (YouTube). Used with permission.
