Key points
- The Dawnbreaker closed beta test kicks off on December 3, 2026 for roughly two weeks
- Code-free access via launch-day queue directly in the client and NetEase Pass draw
- Playable on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and mobile with EU servers and full data wipe
- Start Date
- December 3, 2026
- CBT Platforms
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS, Android
- Servers
- NA/EU, ASIA
- Format
- Data wipe, no monetization
- Game status
- Alpha tests
- Model
- Free To Play
Developer Joker Studio and publisher NetEase Games have officially locked in the schedule for the upcoming closed beta test of their maritime RPG, Sea of Remnants. Titled "Dawnbreaker," the test kicks off on December 3, 2026 and is scheduled to run for roughly two weeks. The biggest relief for the community: you won't need to hunt down scarce promo codes or deal with shady key resellers. Boarding the fleet is completely free, though quick fingers on launch day will make all the difference.
First-Come, First-Served Access Without Promo Codes
The development team scrapped conventional code giveaways in favor of a direct, first-come, first-served queue system. As soon as the servers go live on launch day, a designated pool of testing slots will open for immediate registration straight inside the game client. Secure your slot before the server capacity cap is reached, and access is yours. Hesitate too long, and you'll be left waiting on the dock.
Captains looking to skip the launch-day rush can take an alternate route by pre-registering with a NetEase Pass on the official Sea of Remnants website. Selected registrants will receive invitation emails with direct download instructions via a random draw. Pre-loading for the test client opens ahead of time between November 30 and December 2.
Supported Platforms, Dedicated EU Servers, and Data Wipe
The test infrastructure covers both NA/EU and ASIA regions with dedicated European servers to keep latency in check. The beta lands on PC via a standalone official launcher, alongside PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, iOS (TestFlight), and Android. Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series S users will have to sit this round out, as those storefronts are reserved for the full global launch.
The Dawnbreaker test is strictly non-monetized and limited in scope: the in-game shop remains disabled, and all account progress will be subjected to a full data wipe once the two-week test window wraps up. In-game text supports English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, backed by voice-overs across three languages.
Puppetfolk Maritime Fantasy and Tactical Combat
Stepping away from generic anime tropes, Sea of Remnants leans heavily into a distinctive puppetfolk aesthetic. Players assemble a crew of living wooden marionettes, charting treacherous oceans to recover shattered memories. The core loop blends ocean exploration, nautical navigation, and tactical turn-based combat driven by precise unit positioning and class synergies. The December build introduces a robust roster of 21 playable characters, uncharted island regions, and multiplayer party minigames.
