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Free-to-Play Pirate Game Sea of Remnants Sails Closer with PS5 Closed Beta Next Month
Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play pirate game announced for PS5 last year, will hold a closed beta on 3 December 2026, marking the first time console players can try it. A limited number of participants will be selected, and players can pre-register through the game’s official website.
The beta opens at 4pm Pacific Time and includes 21 playable characters, turn-based combat with customisable teams and builds, two regions called the White Sea and Bridge Sea, and two ship types. A new cinematic trailer accompanied the announcement, though the article says the game’s overall nature remains unclear.
In short
- Sea of Remnants’ closed beta begins on 3 December 2026.
- Console platforms are included for the first time.
- The test features 21 characters, two regions and two ship types.
Explained simply
Sea of Remnants is a pirate-themed video game being made for PlayStation 5. It is described as free to play, meaning players can start without buying the game, though optional purchases may be offered.
The game’s developer has presented it as an adventure involving characters, ships and combat, but its full shape is not yet clear. The planned trial is intended to let a limited number of players try an early version and give them a first look at how it plays.
Closed betas are early tests that people must be invited or selected to join. They can help developers gather feedback before a wider release, but the version tested may change.