Playtest sign-up

An official guide explaining how to sign up for the Flowbound playtests and download and play the current build.

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Flowbound’s playtest sign-up has two parts: submit an email address to put your name in the book, then download and launch the current build. The playtests are free, available now on Windows PC, and do not require an Epic Games account, an invite, or access through Steam or the Epic Games Store.

How to Complete

The official process is:

1. Submit your email address through the playtest sign-up.
2. Join the Flowbound Discord.
3. Open the #how-to-playtest channel.
4. Download the latest playtest build.
5. Unzip the downloaded files.
6. Start the game.
7. Type a name when prompted in the game.

Everyone can currently play the available build, so you do not need to wait for an invitation after signing up. The sign-up and the playtests are free. The current platform is Windows PC only; the Epic Games Store and Steam are planned for later.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Submit your email address

Open the Flowbound playtest sign-up and enter an email address. This puts your name in the book and records that you joined during the early playtest period. The email is used to identify you as an early player for the future reward.

You do not need to provide an Epic Games account to complete the current sign-up process. The game now supports guest play, so the email submission is for the playtest sign-up and early-player record rather than for obtaining an Epic invitation.

2. Join the Discord server

Join the official Flowbound Discord server. The current build is distributed through the #how-to-playtest channel, so Discord is the place to find the download instructions and build shared by the developers.

If you are new to Flowbound, the official playtest information also points players toward the Discord as a starting point. The playtest is an early version of the game intended for players to try, break, and provide feedback on, so expect the build to be work in progress rather than a finished release.

3. Find the current build

In #how-to-playtest, locate the latest available Windows PC build. Download it from the instructions or attachment provided there. Make sure you use the current build linked in the channel rather than relying on an older download you may already have.

The current process does not require an invite, and everyone can play the available build. You also do not need to launch it through Steam or the Epic Games Store.

4. Unzip the download

After the download finishes, unzip the build before trying to start the game. Keep the extracted files together in the folder created by the unzip process. Starting the game from the extracted files is the expected way to launch this playtest build.

5. Start the game

Launch the game from the unzipped build. When you reach the game’s hub, you will be asked to type a name. Enter the name you want to use as your guest name and continue into the game. You can play as a guest without an Epic Games account.

6. Play and provide feedback

Once the build starts, play the current version and treat it as a test build. The purpose of a playtest is to let players try an early version, find problems, and give feedback while the game is being built. The official sign-up information describes the benefit as early access during development and a direct line to the developer.

Account and Platform Requirements

• Account: No Epic Games account is required.
• Invitation: No invite is needed.
• Play method: Start the downloaded build and play as a guest.
• Platform: Windows PC only for now.
• Stores: The Epic Games Store and Steam are planned for later.
• Cost: Signing up and playing the playtests are free.

Tips

• Submit your email before playing if you want your name recorded in the book for the early-player reward.
• Use the official #how-to-playtest Discord channel to find the current build.
• Unzip the download completely before launching the game.
• Remember the guest name you enter when you reach the hub.
• Expect rough edges because this is an early build intended for testing and feedback.
• Do not wait for a Steam or Epic Games Store release to begin; the current build is available directly through the playtest process.

Rewards

Players who sign up before the Steam playtest receive the exclusive Pathfinder title in-game when Flowbound reaches Steam. Signing up is important because it puts your name in the book as proof that you were there early; simply playing without submitting the sign-up does not provide the same record.

The playtest also provides early access while Flowbound is being developed and a direct line to the developer through the testing process. The Pathfinder title is tied to signing up before the Steam playtest, so complete the email step even though the current build is open to everyone.

Details

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Players who sign up before the Steam playtest receive the exclusive Pathfinder title in-game when the game reaches Steam.

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Put your name in the book by submitting an email address.

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Join Discord, open #how-to-playtest, download the build, unzip it, start the game, and type a name.

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No Epic Games account or invite is needed; players can play as guests.

platform

Windows PC only for now; the Epic Games Store and Steam come later.

cost

Signing up and playing the playtests is free.

Sources

• Flowbound — Playtest sign-up · Flowbound: Masters of Four