Overview
- The beta goes live Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 and will be available on Steam and Xbox on PC, including access via Xbox Game Pass on PC.
- Key design changes include Unbound Turns tied to character speed, Smarter Free Actions for swaps and potions, and higher combat lethality for faster battles.
- Players can switch freely between real‑time with pause and the new turn‑based mode, with a direct HUD toggle under investigation.
- Obsidian describes the public test as a way to gather feedback and bug reports before a wider rollout.
- No console release is confirmed, and design director Josh Sawyer outlined the approach in a new announcement video.