Cinder City will hold its next Steam closed alpha December 4–6, with sign-ups open until November 30. Developer BigFire Games and publisher NC say nearly 3,000 pieces of feedback from August’s pre-alpha informed changes to ammunition availability, tutorials, difficulty and movement.
The test also adds two squad dungeons, story missions extending into Chapter 3, and an explorable area four times the size of the previous build.
More Ammo and Better Guidance for New Players
New guide missions teach you how to craft ammunition, repair weapons, and make equipment. The prologue’s difficulty now increases more gradually as you learn those systems.
Ammo drop rates have increased by more than 30% on average, and gunpowder drops more frequently. Taking down a reloading enemy with melee attacks or an execution lets you collect their ammunition. New supply missions at major hubs also let you recover after running out.
Combat changes include shoulder swapping, improved slides, and clearer melee controls. Outside the prologue, enemies become tougher: updated AI can search for you when you hide or find another route to flank your position.
Two New Dungeons and Chapter 3 Story Content
The alpha adds Yeoksam Grand Building and Chamber Zero alongside the previously available Seolleung Sewage Control Station. New dungeon save points let squads resume progress instead of restarting.
Story missions continue into Chapter 3, following protagonist Seven’s search for his missing daughter, Joi, and revealing the identity of a traitor.
The Yeoksam, Seonjeongneung and Nonhyeon areas expand the playable map from 1.2 × 1.2 kilometers to 2.4 × 2.4 kilometers. That doubles each dimension and quadruples the total area. The build also includes more than three times as many side missions and a new field boss, Rampage Mech.
Closed Alpha Schedule and Registration
Players in North America, Europe, and Asia can join the registration waitlist through November 30.
The test runs during these specific windows:
| Date | Test hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 4 | 5–11 p.m. PST |
| Saturday, December 5 | 2–6 p.m. PST |
| Sunday, December 6 | 2–6 p.m. PST |
Cinder City combines shooting with scavenging, ammunition crafting, and weapon maintenance. You can find further details on the official website.
