NetEase Games and Joker Studio revealed Sea of Remnants during Gamescom's Opening Night Live, confirming the free-to-play ocean-fantasy RPG will enter closed beta testing in December 2026. The announcement accompanied a new 90-second gameplay trailer showcasing the title's mechanics.
Sea of Remnants blends open-world exploration with turn-based combat in a pirate-fantasy setting. The closed beta represents a significant milestone for the collaborative project as both companies continue development toward a full launch.
- Closed beta arrives December 2026 following Gamescom reveal; gameplay trailer now available
- Open-world pirate RPG combines exploration and turn-based systems in a free-to-play model
- NetEase and Joker Studio remain in active development ahead of the testing phase
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RPGamer
· Aug 25, 21:29 UTC
Sea of Remnants Closed Beta Set for December, New Trailer Released
NetEase Games and Joker Studio announced that free-to-play ocean-fantasy RPG Sea of Remnants will undergo a closed beta test in December 2026. The announcement comes alongside a new 90-second gameplay trailer for the game, viewable below. T…
MMORPG.com
· Aug 25, 18:30 UTC
Gamescom 2026: Sea of Remnants Sets Its Closed Beta Testing For December
Sea of Remnants, NetEase and Joker Studios' upcoming open-world pirate fantasy RPG, has its closed beta timing set for December, as announced during Gamescom's Opening Night Live.
Noisypixel
· Aug 25, 18:23 UTC
Sea of Remnants Gets December Closed Beta as New Gamescom Trailer Shows Roguelike Voyages
NetEase Games and Joker Studio have announced that Sea of Remnants, the free-to-play ocean-fantasy RPG with open-world exploration and turn-based combat, will begin closed beta testing in December 2026. The game is currently in development…
Massively Overpowered
· Aug 24, 15:30 UTC
NetEase’s Sea of Remnants teases closed beta, Gamescom reveals, and launch platforms
It’s been a while since we looked in on NetEase’s upcoming multiplayer Age of Sail gacha-esque game Sea of Remnants, but the publisher – along with developer Joker Studio – has been pushing along through development. Over the past few month…