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Get the current Beautiful Light release date, playtest route, Ground Zero basics, PC requirements, price, squad size, and confirmed raid systems in one place.
Current status
Can you play Beautiful Light now?
Not as a full public release. Use Steam access requests and community announcements while the game moves toward its December 2026 window.
Can you play now?
Playtest only
Use Steam request access when available
Release window
December 2026
Steam lists a month-level launch window
Early Access
Planned
Deep Worlds FAQ says end of 2026 is likely
Base price
39.99 EUR
Developer FAQ; regional pricing may vary
Squad size
Up to 3
Solo+duo and trio queues are planned
Platform
Windows PC
Steam and Epic store listings
Popular Beautiful Light guides
Start with the player question
How do I get playtest access?
Request on Steam if shown, then follow the Discord community route.
Open guideWhen does Beautiful Light release?
Steam points to December 2026; exact day is not public.
Open guideWhat is Ground Zero?
The first named map, tied to artifact recovery and raid objectives.
Open guideCan I play solo or co-op?
The FAQ mentions solo+duo queues and self-hosted friend sessions.
Open guideWhat PC specs should I target?
Steam and Epic differ, so compare both before upgrading.
Open guideWhat gear is confirmed?
Weapons, protection, gadgets, lights, lasers, NVG, and stash.
Open guideOperators or anomalies?
Operators chase artifacts and extraction; anomalies hunt the human side.
Open guideConfirmed game facts
What Beautiful Light is about
Beautiful Light is an objective-based extraction horror FPS: enter with gear, secure or recover artifacts, survive other squads and anomalies, then extract before the run collapses.
Match scale
6 squads of 3 operators plus 6 player-controlled anomalies.
Ground Zero
The first named map in the developer FAQ.
Match timer
Around 45 minutes in the FAQ, with map-by-map variation possible.
PvE angle
Self-hosted friend sessions are planned, but the core game is built for PvP.
Fast answers
Release, access, price, and platform FAQ
These are the checks most players need before joining a playtest, planning a squad, or deciding whether to follow the game.
Is there a final release day?
No exact day is public here. Steam gives December 2026, while the developer FAQ uses end of 2026 language for Early Access.
Will there be open tests?
Yes, the developer FAQ says multiple open playtest phases are planned before Early Access so the team can gather feedback.
Is PS5 or Xbox confirmed?
Not for launch. The FAQ says PS5 and Xbox Series X may be considered if PC succeeds, with no console date shared.
Is cross-play planned?
The FAQ says no cross-play because PC and console input differences could create unbalanced gameplay.
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