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Heartopia Beta Test

Final Closed Beta Test for Cosy Life Sim Heartopia Announced

Chill out over the holidays in a town full of endless possibilities

Shanghai, China — December 4, 2025 | XD Games is happy to announce that the final closed beta test for Heartopia will kick off on PC and Android, on 10 December, and it will run through to 23 December. Anyone who plays the upcoming life simulation game, during this period, will be rewarded with items that they can claim once Heartopia officially launches next year.

Watch the final closed beta test trailer below:

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Players who successfully create a character during the final beta test — as well as those who successfully created a character during the first beta test — will receive one Blueberry Crossbody Bag in-game cosmetic, which can be claimed when Heartopia launches, in early 2026. On top of that, players who reach level 18 during the final beta test — or, again, those who reached level 18 during the first beta test — will receive one Star Mascot Head in-game cosmetic, which can also be claimed when Heartopia launches, in 2026.

Pre-registration is now open on the App Store for iOS users, Google Play for Android users, and via the official website for PC players. Anyone who pre-registers will receive a selection of in-game items, including Gold x4000, Wishing Star x20, Moonlight Crystal x400, and Exhibition Pass x60, when the game is officially released.

What is Heartopia?

Heartopia blends narrative roleplay, life simulation, and personal connection. Set in a contemporary, stylish urban world, the game focuses on everyday warmth: think conversations over coffee, shared routines, self-expression, and moments of emotional discovery.

Players create their own lives, building friendships and exploring romance options along the way, making choices that influence how others respond to them. Heartopia prioritises authenticity and emotional realism: relationships evolve naturally, characters react to your behaviour, and your daily decisions gradually define who you become in the world.

Heartopia is built around several core pillars that define the experience. Players can expect deep relationship and narrative systems that allow connections to grow naturally through meaningful choices and emotional interactions. Avatars, outfits, and living spaces are fully customisable, giving players freedom to express their personal style and create a life that feels uniquely their own. Daily routines and social encounters unfold in real time, encouraging organic moments, chance meetings, and a sense of everyday rhythm.

Alongside this, the world offers light and comforting exploration, with gentle activities that support relaxation and immersion rather than pressure or grind. All of this is set within an evolving city filled with story events and memorable characters, each adding depth to the world and inviting players to discover new experiences as they go.

With a welcoming aesthetic and grounded emotional tone, Heartopia aims to offer a space that feels familiar, comforting, and personal.

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RAEV Closed Beta Announcement

Rule Your Kingdom in the RAEV Closed Beta Available Now!
Build sprawling cities with the first beta playtest alongside a new trailer reveal.

[December 2, 2025 – Oceanside, California] — RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, is preparing to open its gates for the very first time, allowing players to dive into a Closed Beta starting today, December 2nd through December 9th, 2025. Alongside the playtest, a new trailer, which debuted during the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025, offers a fresh look at the dynamic city-building, character-driven storytelling, and grand strategic challenges that await. Check it out below!

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In RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, you’ll shape the destiny of Nyttland by designing not just a single city, but many, nurturing your growing population of Raevins, and guiding your kingdom through challenges both domestic and diplomatic. Every city, village, and settlement across your kingdom is yours to design and manage in real time — and every Raevin who inhabits them brings unique skills and personality traits. Work to help your Raevins find their dream occupation and increase their performance to influence how your kingdom evolves. 

But ruling a kingdom is no simple task. Expand your empire across three distinct biomes: Temperate, Black Forest, and the Tundra, while exploring the World Map to experience grand strategy elements simulated in real-time. Manage armies and distribute resources across your kingdom, but be wary of trespassing as neighboring kingdoms can be very protective of their land. Will your realm flourish through careful planning and thoughtful leadership, or will external pressures push your kingdom to the brink? Your choices will define the fate of Nyttland — and the Raevins who call it home.

Closed Beta Gameplay Features Include:

  • Your Kingdom, Your Empire: Create a network of cities across the world map and jump between them. From bustling capitals to remote frontier towns. Shape the homes, livelihoods, and futures of your Raevins as you expand your empire.
  • Freedom to Build: Enjoy gridless, freeform construction that lets you place structures and roads precisely where you envision them. Build towering castles, serene gardens, lively market districts, and more as you shape a kingdom that stands the test of time.
  • The Fate of a Kingdom: Balance resources, trade routes, diplomacy, and defenses to ensure your kingdom thrives in the face of ever-growing challenges.
  • Meet the Raevins: Each Raevin has unique skills, personalities, and aspirations. Assign them to tasks that suit their talents, from gathering resources to leading expeditions across the land.

Lovers of strategy and city-building eager to experience RAEV early can opt into the Closed Beta on Steam starting today! Join the official Discord to stay up to date with developer updates, community announcements, and additional playtesting opportunities.