Dawning Light

First Light Dispatch

See what we're building before it's finished.

Join the list we turn to for beta calls, occasional alpha invitations, behind-the-scenes notes, and studio news worth sharing.

What reaches your inbox

Closer to the work.

This is the list we use when we have something new to show, test, or announce.

  • Early builds

    Playtest calls

    Be among the first to hear when a beta opens or a game needs another round of players.

  • Studio access

    Behind the scenes

    See unfinished work, design decisions, experiments, and the lessons that change a game along the way.

  • Dawning Light

    News that matters

    Major studio and release announcements, delivered directly instead of left to an algorithm.

Limited alpha invitations

Sometimes we need players before we need an audience.

When a new concept is ready for outside hands, we may invite a small group from the newsletter. Joining puts you in that pool; it does not guarantee an invitation to every test.

  1. Join and confirm

    Enter your email, then use the confirmation message to complete signup.

  2. Watch for a playtest call

    We'll explain what is being tested, what kind of feedback we need, and who the build suits.

  3. Step into the build

    If selected, you'll receive the practical details and a direct way to tell us what worked.

First Light Dispatch

From early builds to finished games.

The First Light Dispatch follows what we're making, with playtest calls, behind-the-scenes notes, and studio news along the way.

Join the dispatch