Quantic Dream said it has launched the second closed beta test of Spellcasters Chronicles is now live on PC via Steam.
Servers opened today at 7 a.m. Pacific time and will remain available until February 2 at 1 a.m. Pacific.
This new test phase builds directly on player feedback gathered during the first Closed Beta in December 2025 and introduces new content, quality-of-life features, and technical improvements ahead of the game’s early access launch on February 26, 2026.
“Closed Beta 2 marks an important new chapter for Spellcasters Chronicles,” said Gregorie Diaconu, game director at Quantic Dream, in a statement. “Opening the first portal to Ashkenon taught us a lot, not just about our systems, but about how players move, experiment, and express themselves within the game.”
Diaconu added, “This second beta is about listening to those lessons and weaving them back into the experience, strengthening performance, refining gameplay, and expanding the magical mayhem with new spells, summons, and the Nordic Shores of Valm. We’re excited to invite players back and continue shaping this journey together as we move closer to Early Access.”
Watch the launch trailer of Spellcasters Chronicles Closed Beta 2 here:
SPELLCASTERS CHRONICLES CLOSED BETA 2 NEW FEATURES
Closed Beta 2 introduces a range of new features and additions, including:
· The Game Introduction & Tutorial – A new onboarding experience designed to help new players learn the basics.
· The In-game Team Text Chat – For players to communicate directly during matches.
· Player Reporting System – To help address toxic or inappropriate behavior.
· Spellcaster & Lifestone Customization – For players to test the customization features available for the Spellcasters and Lifestones.
· The Early Version of the Ranking System.
This second test phase also expands playable content with:
The Nordic Shores of Valm – A new five-lane arena featuring open sightlines, harsh environmental conditions and a distinct layout.
· Six New Spells – Players can include in their decks the Fire Rain, the Poison Grenade, the Ice Infusion, the Fire Infusion, the Sacrifice, and the Resurrection.
· Five New Summons – Players can include in their decks the Stone Behemoth, the Lich, the Faery, the Steam Tank, and the Wolven Hunter.
· Three New Buildings – Players can include in their decks the Harpy’s Nest, the Rampart, and the Ballista.
For a full breakdown of all new content, balance adjustments, bug fixes, known issues and technical improvements arriving with Closed Beta 2, players can consult the complete patch notes, available alongside the launch of the test.
Find the Closed Beta 2 Patch Note here:
www.spellcasterschronicles.com/news/patch-notes/beta2
Spellcasters Chronicles also showed the magical combat in a new playable area: The Nordic Shores of Valm.
Watch the Nordic Shores of Valm Arena Reveal here:
Closed Beta 2 introduces the Nordic Shores of Valm, the second arena to become playable since the reveal of Spellcasters Chronicles. Set along a rugged coastline scarred by an ancient clash between Valmide forces and creatures from the outer realms, the Nordic Shore overlooks the remnants of a forgotten war, from shattered ships and colossal weapons to the remains of abyssal beasts scattered across the cliffs.
Built around a unique five-lane layout, the arena favors ground-level engagements, while winding caves, narrow paths, and coastal routes offer multiple opportunities for flanking, retreats, and ambushes.
Building a smoother battlefield for the closed beta weekend 2
Furthermore, this second beta phase places a strong emphasis on performance, memory usage, and overall gameplay stability, while also expanding server availability with the addition of Asia alongside existing ones for Europe and North America.
As a result of these optimizations and infrastructure improvements, system requirements have also been updated for Closed Beta 2 to support a smoother experience across a broader range of hardware configurations:
Minimum System Requirements
· CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent (6 core / 12 threads).
· GPU: NVidia GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700 or equivalent with at least 8 GB of VRAM
· Memory/RAM: 16 GB of RAM.
· Storage: SSD NVMe
· Operating System: Windows 11
Recommended System Requirements
· CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or equivalent (8 core / 16 threads)
· GPU: NVidia GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 9060 XT or equivalent with at least 10 GB of VRAM
· Memory/RAM: 16 GB of RAM.
· Storage: SSD NVMe
· Operating System: Windows 11
Players wishing to join the Closed Beta can register directly via the Spellcasters Chronicles Steam page or through the official website during the weekend. Technical support will be available throughout the test on the game’s official Discord server, where players can also directly obtain Closed Beta keys through dedicated community features.
Spellcasters Chronicles Early Access will begin on February 26, 2026, with new content, including new spells, new summons, and more.
Founder’s Editions which include one Closed Beta key, titles, banners and exclusive character skins are available on Spellcasters Chronicles Steam page and will be permanently unlocked at Early Access, and temporarily available during the Closed Beta II.
Quantic Dream is a video game development studio founded in 1997 by David Cage, based in Paris, France and Montreal, Canada. The unique experiences offered by Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human, have touched millions of gamers around the world and won more than 250 international awards. They have greatly contributed to the recognition of interactive storytelling in video games.
Since 2019, Quantic Dream has been self-publishing, releasing its back-catalogue titles Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy), Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human to PC. In 2022, Quantic Dream joined NetEase Games to develop its creative vision and accelerate the development of titles that redefine the interactive experience for gamers around the world.
In 2025, Quantic Dream announced Spellcasters Chronicles, its first original multiplayer title and a bold creative step into the action-strategy genre, giving the studio the opportunity to explore new creative territory while staying true to its legacy of narrative innovation.