Sea of Remnants announces closed beta test for December
Registrations are open if you want to try it out
Publisher NetEase and developer Joker Studio have shared a new trailer for Sea of Remnants, announcing its upcoming test. This video game is a free-to-play open-world RPG with a pirate setting: players will be called upon to arm a vessel and recruit a crew of scoundrels, then set sail to explore the seas. Sea of Remnants stands out for its colorful punk style and because all characters resemble puppets.
When the Sea of Remnants beta test begins
The next closed beta test for Sea of Remnants, called Dawnbreaker, will begin on December 3, 2026. To participate, it is necessary to pre-register on the official website: everyone can sign up, but available spots are limited and priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The test will take place on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via dedicated launcher), iOS, and Android. Sea of Remnants is expected to launch in the first months of 2027.
Dawnbreaker CBT Date Announced! | Sea of Remnants Story Concept PV: "Embers" / No code needed! CBT starts Dec 3 — Open registration, first come, first served! \ The Oathblade once witnessed the Five Great Houses swear their loyalty. But with the Mad King’s fall, their ancient alliance crumbled. The old generation’s ambition has faded, and a new struggle for power is quietly beginning: Young Baron Michael is determined to restore the order his family lost, with his old enemy Tonino never far behind. Empress Ravenscar accepts the new king’s commission and becomes the strongest blade in House Hegney’s ranks. Wait—what does any of this have to do with me? You, yes you—the new captain of the Drift Bottle! Will you cut through the shadows of the past, or set sail with sunshine, sea breeze, and a few friends for a carefree adventure full of mischief?
— Sea of Remnants (@seaofremnants) November 9, 2026