Vaultbreakers: BetaDwarf Teases Next Action RPG PvPvE Playtest

Vaultbreakers, an ambitious hardcore top-down action RPG with PvPvE and PvE thrills, is gearing up for its next playtest, courtesy of developer and publisher BetaDwarf. This Copenhagen-based studio is delivering a title that fuses relentless brawler combat with strategic extraction gameplay, poised to hook players in a chaotic fantasy realm.

After a well-received debut playtest, BetaDwarf is set to unleash an improved Vaultbreakers‘ experience from April 9th to April 13th, 2025, packed with player-driven enhancements. This playtest round zeroes in on PvPvE action—PvE tests are still on the horizon—introducing activable items to spice up tactical options, a revamped map with a fresh explorable zone, and dynamic environments where destructible objects and explosive barrels amplify the chaos. Quality-of-life upgrades, like smoother storage management, item filtering, and stack splitting, also join the list of updates further refining the experience based on community input. A slick teaser trailer, viewable below, offers a glimpse of the intensified battles awaiting testers.

Vaultbreakers – April 2025 Playtest Teaser | BetaDwarf

Vaultbreakers drops players into a treacherous world where teamwork or lone-wolf grit can mean survival. The reactive missions morph with every choice, whether it comes from a player or NPC, while shapeshifting Changelings, controlled by cunning AI or rival players, keep encounters unpredictable. Combat is brutal yet fair: every hit can be dodged, every foe outwitted with precise timing. Champions, craftable gear, and lore-rich Artifacts let players carve unique paths, all wrapped in the Vaultguard’s saga against ancient evil. With quests, leaderboards, and endless challenges, Vaultbreakers promises replayability that keeps the adrenaline pumping.

How to Join the Vaultbreakers Playtest

Ready to dive in? The playtest runs from April 9th, 9 AM CEST, to April 13th, 11:59 PM CEST. Snag a key via Twitch Drops or at vaultbreakers.com—veterans from the last test can reuse theirs. Want in on future rounds, like the June 26th, 2025 playtest? Sign up for the newsletter on the Vaultbreakers site. Check the Steam page for more intel. As a work-in-progress, pricing details are TBD, with these tests shaping the game’s final loot haul.

For more information visit the Vaultbreakers socials and Discord below or visit the official website at vaultbreakers.com.

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About BetaDwarf

BetaDwarf is a Copenhagen-based Danish studio that has been a creative force since its founding in 2012, when the team famously squatted in an abandoned university classroom for seven months to craft their first game. Over 13 years, they’ve released titles like Forced, Forced: Showdown, and the hit multiplayer game Minion Masters, which has garnered over 4 million downloads and an 89% positive rating on Steam. As a self-published developer, BetaDwarf blends scrappy ingenuity with ambition, pushing the boundaries of co-op gaming to foster lifelong friendships worldwide, a mission that shines through in dynamic, community-driven design seen in the studio’s latest title, Vaultbreakers.

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