Skillcap Studio Brings The Beacon to Steam and Epic Games Store
Skillcap Studio, the developer of The Beacon, has officially announced the listing of their web3 game on Steam and the Epic Games Store, making the blockchain-powered title more visible to millions of gamers ahead of launch.
Pre-Launch Wishlist Available
There is no release date available on either storefront at the time of writing, but you can wishlist it on both Valve’s platform and the Fortnite creator’s store ahead of launch to help the blockchain game potentially gain more visibility on those marketplaces. The game is set to launch on both Windows and Mac across these stores.
- Wishlist The Beacon on Steam and Epic Games Store
- Help the game gain visibility
- Set to launch on Windows and Mac
The links to both store pages can be found linked as part of the official announcement thread.
Steam vs Epic Games Store Versions
Of course, given the policies enforced in PC’s biggest digital distribution service, no web3 elements will be present in the Steam version of the game. The one over at Tim Sweeney’s platform however is allowed to have any blockchain features, with the store page showing a disclaimer clarifying to interested users that this is a blockchain game, in case anyone has a problem with that.
- No web3 elements in Steam version
- Epic Games Store version allows blockchain features
- Clarifying disclaimer on store page
Game Features
The Beacon is an upcoming free to play roguelite action RPG powered by decentralized game console TreasureDAO, who left Arbitrum to launch a layer 2 gaming chain on ZKSync. This opened up the game to a new chain, with its developers choosing to support both blockchain networks instead of fully migrating to a new one.
- Powered by decentralized game console TreasureDAO
- Supports both Arbitrum and ZKSync chains
- Multiple blockchain networks supported
In this game, players can look forward to jumping into a pixelated 2D fantasy world consisting of MMO features that include social hubs, player homes, meta progression, and co-op gameplay. Explore the Dawnport settlement consisting of a diverse cast of characters to interact with.
Gameplay
Chat and party with other players in social hubs such as the tavern before embarking on randomly-generated dungeons solo or with friends. No two dungeon run is the same thanks to Umbra’s chaotic forces changing the structure of each dungeon, so you can look forward to seeing different paths, weapons, field items, and enemies every time you venture in for some action-packed dungeon crawling gameplay.
- Social hubs for interaction
- Randonly-generated dungeons
- Unique gameplay experience each time
The loot you gather from dungeons could end up being used for customizing your character and your own house. You will be able to customize your humble abode with various interior decorations while personalizing your character with a variety of handmade cosmetics.
Upcoming Releases
Anyone interested can already try out The Beacon for free in the form of a demo that is playable through web browsers. A new version is planned to launch on February 27th as part of New Frontiers Quest Phase 2 – Act II.
- Try out the demo for free
- New version launching on February 27th
- Exciting new content coming
Details on the starting date for Phase 3 and a timeframe for the global release are not available at the time of writing.