Horror Shooter The Bornless Hosts New Playtest This Weekend (Oct. 25-26)

A new round of testing descends upon Farmouth Island this weekend, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26. Seekers will hunt, demons will rise, and player feedback will once again shape what’s to come. Those interested in joining can request a key on the game’s Steam page.

The Playtest Event

This upcoming session invites players to explore The Bornless’ distinctive mix of PvE and PvP action on the eerie island of Farmouth. Participants will be able to test the game’s latest balance updates, weapon handling, and faction systems in a limited build. Cathedral Studios, the developer, has indicated that player impressions will directly influence future adjustments as the game continues its iterative development process.

Those interested in joining can request a key on the game’s Steam page or increase their chances by joining the official Discord.

With its extraction-style gameplay, players must gather resources, complete objectives, and survive both demonic threats and human opponents before escaping. The test also gives an early look at the game’s evolving world design and safe-house mechanics, central to long-term progression in the full release.

The Game and Its Web3 Layer

The Bornless is an action-horror first-person shooter set on the mysterious Farmouth Island, blending fast-paced gunplay with occult themes and “Black Magick” abilities. Beyond its gameplay, the title also integrates a limited web3 layer built on the Ethereum blockchain.

The blockchain component is optional and exists primarily for collectible digital assets, such as early “Founder Items” NFTs (limited to 666 units). These blockchain-secured items do not affect gameplay or confer competitive advantage, and The Bornless remains accessible without crypto involvement.

Cathedral Studios describes the blockchain use as supplementary — a way to offer verified ownership of certain collectibles while keeping the core experience firmly rooted in traditional multiplayer shooter design.