Developers Bonfire Studios has launched its Closed Beta for its first game Arkheron on the XBOX Insiders program, allowing players on Xbox Series X|S and PC to participate. The test runs from now until midnight PT on July 27.
Arkheron is a fast-paced PvP game where teams of three build their abilities and playstyles by combining items during each match. There are no fixed classes: the items you carry shape how you play, support your team, and adapt to your opponents.
Game modes included:
Spires is our featured game mode during Closed Beta: a focused 3v3 arena for trying out new builds quickly, fine-tuning your teamwork, and getting comfortable with Arkheron’s core combat.
Ascension is Arkheron’s peak competitive mode, where 15 teams of three explore a larger map, loot items for their builds, upgrade their kits, and fight their way up the Tower toward a final 3v3 battle. Ascension will be available during limited regional windows on weekends.
The Closed Beta also includes cosmetic progression! By playing Spires and Ascension – opening chests, defeating monsters, completing Challenge Rifts, and ascending the Tower – you’ll earn Pages. These Pages can be used to unlock playtest-exclusive ‘Prestige’ items that will remain on your account even after the test ends!
How to Participate
- On XBOX Series X|S or Windows PC, sign-in and launch the XBOX Insider Hub app (or install the XBOX Insider Hub app from the Store first if needed)
- Navigate to Previews > Arkheron Insider
- Select Join
- Wait for the registration to complete to be directed to the store and install Arkheron Insider!