Warped Universe Demo Goes Live on Steam for Limited Time During Next Fest

Warped Games has successfully concluded **The Great Simulation Test**, a week-long full season playtest that ran from March 11-19, 2026. **Key Achievements:** - Players explored sectors and discovered planets - Built facilities and secured pylons - Defended the solar system against hostile forces - Grew and sustained a functioning solar system from initial planet to completion The playtest allowed participants to jump into Nexus Station, select missions, and engage in core gameplay loops including exploration, defense, and upgrades. The test was conducted through the project's [Discord server](https://discord.gg/warpedgames) with limited-time access. This marks a significant milestone for the space exploration MMO developed by veterans from Lego Universe, Jumpgate, Star Citizen, Pixar, and Disney.

The Warped Universe community is on the verge of completing their fifth planet, demonstrating strong collective progress. **Key Development:** - Champions are close to finishing the 5th planet exploration - Community-driven achievement showcasing coordinated effort - Continuous development momentum in the gaming ecosystem This milestone reflects the active engagement of players working toward shared objectives within the Warped Universe platform. The achievement highlights the collaborative nature of the community as they advance through the game's planetary system. The progress comes from a project built by veterans from Lego Universe, Jumpgate, Star Citizen, Pixar, and Disney, combined with the team behind STARL Metaverse and MMO Warp Nexus.

The **Warped Pioneers Package** NFT collection has officially opened for public minting on TradePort after completing its whitelist phases. **Key Details:** - Collection features **5,555 unique PFPs** - Each mint includes **$50 worth of in-game currency** - Comes with a **limited edition cosmetic** - Available on **Sui Network** via TradePort **Mint Timeline:** - Whitelist 1: Completed (6pm UTC) - Whitelist 2: Completed (7pm UTC) - **Public mint: Now live** (8pm UTC) **Eligible Communities:** Whitelist access was granted to holders of various Sui ecosystem projects including Pawtato Lands, Puggies, Mystic Yetis, and several other partner collections. [**Mint here**](https://www.tradeport.xyz/sui/collection/0xe60adf3d565f00ddc0d5a27e656ad604442c7ca15248679a50307c19fc358e24?tab=mint&bottomTab=trades) *Ready to join the Warped Universe gaming ecosystem?*

**Warped Universe** achieved a major milestone during Steam Next Fest with **2,000+ demo downloads** and **16,000+ new wishlists** in October. **Key Updates:** - **New content**: Ground missions for Residuum Deposit and Pylon Sectors - **Three new space weapons**: Plasma Cannon, Rail Gun, and GravCannon - **Technical upgrades**: Unreal Engine 5.6 and FSR 4.0 for better performance - **UI overhaul**: New 3D interface and clearer tooltips **Steam Performance:** - 53,000+ store visits - 1,600+ hours watched on Twitch - Strong player retention and feedback **Web3 Integration:** - Implemented Xsolla checkout system - Added Koju token on Sui Network - Non-custodial wallet connections The team focused heavily on player feedback from Discord testers, implementing dozens of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. [Read full update](https://medium.com/@warped_games/warped-games-monthly-dev-update-october-2025-c44de415c6eb) | [Wishlist on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3277880/Warped_Universe/)