The Dawnbreaker closed beta test for Sea of Remnants opens on December 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT (7:00 PM ET), NetEase Games announced on November 9. PlayStation and Xbox Series X join the test for the first time, alongside PC through a dedicated launcher, iOS through TestFlight, and Android.
The Details
Sea of Remnants is a free-to-play turn-based roguelike from Joker Studio, the team behind Identity V. Here is what the test adds:
- 21 playable characters: two limited-time Black Spot characters, six permanent Black Spot characters, twelve permanent Purple Spot characters, and the Traveler, the game’s protagonist.
- Two new sea regions: the White Sea and the Bridge Sea, with new Journey and Roaming Quests.
- Two starting ships: you receive the Fireworks Wanderer and choose between it and the Drift Bottle before your first voyage.
- A high-difficulty challenge: Peril Theatre.
The casual minigames Lucky Duel and Goose Chess stay in, with matchmaking limited to players on the same server. NetEase says the fully shared-world multiplayer is planned for progressive rollout after launch, so do not expect it in this test.
The date arrived with a story trailer, Embers, plus new trailers on Xbox’s and PlayStation’s YouTube channels.
What This Means for Players
Access is limited and first come, first served, so NetEase’s advice is to download early and log in promptly when the test opens. The game’s own trailer description adds that no code is needed. That is a real change from February’s Wanderer test, a small PC test on Steam where selected players received keys.
Two things are worth checking before December 3. NetEase’s release names Xbox Series X, while an August letter from the developers on Steam listed Series X|S for this test, so Series S owners should confirm before counting on a spot. The Wanderer test also wiped all account data when it ended and recommended at least 100 GB of free space. The new release gives no end date, install size, or word on whether progress carries over.
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When and Where
- Pre-download: December 1, 2026, at 12:00 UTC (7:00 AM ET).
- Test opens: December 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT (7:00 PM ET).
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X, PC (dedicated launcher), iOS (TestFlight), and Android.
- Launch date: not announced.
Source: NetEase Games, Sea of Remnants Announces Dawnbreaker CBT, Featuring 21 Playable Characters and New Adventures, November 9, 2026.