How to join the Mecha BREAK Playtest – Destructoid

Want to pilot powerful mechs and shape the future of Mecha BREAK? All you need to do is follow these simple steps, and you too can join the exclusive Steam beta playtest.

How to get access to the Mecha BREAK Beta Playtest

There are currently two ways you can join the Mecha BREAK playtest, but both require a little effort on your part.

Request Access on your Steam Account

The first is to opt into the playtest on Steam. To do so, open your Steam (either through your browser or the client itself. From the homepage, search for Mecha BREAK and go to the game’s store page.

Once there, scroll down and look for a green button that allows you to Request Access. Click this, and you’re all done! Using this method, you’ll receive a beta key for your Steam account via your e-mail, if selected. The bad news is that there’s no way of knowing when or if you’ll even be selected. This method works, but there’s an even better one that you can use to guarantee access immediately.

Watch a Twitch Streamer with Drops enabled

This guaranteed method is by using your Twitch account to get a key. You can tune into any streamer playing Mecha BREAK with Drops enabled to earn a key after some time. All you need to do is watch for 15 minutes, and you’ll receive a notification via Twitch that you’ve earned access to the playtest. Be quick because drops are only going to be active until August 8. After this date, this method will no longer work.

Once you’ve gotten this notification, though, you’ll need to link your Twitch and Steam accounts together to receive the key. This is a very easy process that simply requires you to log in to your Twitch and Steam accounts. When you do, and both accounts have successfully been linked, you’ll receive your beta key. To use it, head to Steam and click ‘Activate a Product’ under the ‘Games’ section. From there, simply input the key, and you’re in!

How long is the Mecha BREAK playtest?

While Mecha BREAK certainly feels like a complete game, this playtest is still very much limited. The first phase of the test is ongoing and will continue until August 8. After that, the second phase of the test will begin.

The second phase of the playtest is slated to be happening from August 9 to August 13. According to the playtest’s FAQ, if you didn’t get into the first phase, you will get into the second one on the dates I mentioned above. It is currently unknown if players in the first test will be able to participate, but it is likely.