Square Enix finally revealed some actual dates for the beta test of its new action RPG Babylon's Fall (Steam, PS4, PS5), developed with PlatinumGames - However, it'll still take a few weeks for us to learn more about the game and see some new gameplay.

Babylon's Fall Beta Test phase 1 dates and schedule

The Closed Beta Test phase 1 will be conducted at different dates depending on the regions. Which region you're in is determined by the Square Enix account you used to register.

  • Japan Server: Thursday, July 29, 2:00 - 6:00 PDT
  • North America Server: Thursday, August 5, 18:00 - 22:00 PDT
  • European server: Thursday, August 12, 10:00 - 14:00 PDT

Square Enix noted more and more players who registered for the beta will be contacted to try it out during Phase 2 and 3. So even if you weren't selected yet, keep checking your mails. Those who were picked for Phase 1 will automatically be picked for Phase 2 and 3.

Square Enix also launched the Babylon's Fall official forums Hanging Garden for the Beta teters.

Why we won't learn much about Babylon's Fall now

First off, the first phase of the test will mainly focus on stress testing the server and technical aspects. Not on gameplay. Moreover, Square Enix is initially preventing all players in Phase 1 from sharing gameplay or anything, including screenshots. However, this embargo will be lifted in one of the future phases. In other words, while Babylon's Fall Closed Beta Test is starting this week, we still won't learn much about the game until Phase 2 or Phase 3.

Babylon's Fall is a hack and slash with online multiplayer. Four players can co-op together. Regular updates are planned even after the game's release, and if you purchase the full game, you'll be able to play the newly added game modes without paying any additional fees.