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Final Playtest: May 30th, 2026

We are approaching the final major milestone on the road toward release. The final round of Playtesting will take place on May 30th, 2026, featuring one of the largest builds the game has seen to date.

Dear Steel Aces Community,

Final Playtest

May 30, 2026

We are approaching the final major milestone on the road toward release. The final round of Playtesting will take place on May 30th, 2026.

Test Begins
CEST (Berlin) 15:00
US Central 08:00
Your time
Test Ends
CEST (Berlin) 03:00
US Central 20:00
Your time
Server regions switch at the halfway point: Europe North America

This update represents one of the largest builds the game has seen to date and marks a significant milestone on the path toward Early Access release. It includes:

Significant performance improvements across the board
Visual effects optimisations
Over 20 new vehicles, including German and Soviet light tanks
New voice lines in German and Russian
Updated audio effects for weapons and engines
In-game chat system
Player inventory system for ammunition and consumables
Updated customization system with new paints and decals
Player profile statistics
Match history in player profiles

In addition to the above, this build also includes numerous smaller improvements, bug fixes, and system adjustments.

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