By Jener Anolin · Updated
EVILBANE is an upcoming dark fantasy action RPG developed by Netmarble Monster and published by Netmarble. You play as a warrior fighting to reclaim a fallen kingdom from demonic forces. It supports solo play and online cooperation for up to four players, with combat built around switching between melee and ranged weapons. Official game details
You head into missions with one melee weapon and one ranged weapon. The announced Steam playtest includes swords, greatswords, crossbows, scattershot bows, and magic orbs. Equipment enhancement and runes provide ways to develop your build, while Heavenstone skills offer damage, healing, and support options. Private operations let you share a code and assemble your own group. Official playtest details
The main appeal is the combination of close combat, ranged attacks, and squad roles. For RPG players who enjoy adjusting equipment and abilities, those systems provide several things to experiment with. Netmarble also describes a wider objective of recovering occupied territory, giving the missions a shared purpose within the kingdom’s war. Netmarble’s overview
The full release date remains TBA on Steam. The playtest build may contain bugs, unfinished balance, and placeholder translations, and all test progress will be reset afterward. Solo play is supported, but the developers warn that some operations may be difficult alone. These are reasons to treat the test as an early look at development. Official playtest notes
Steam lists Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese interface and subtitle support. English includes full audio. The first Steam playtest is scheduled from October 15 to October 19, 2026, starting and ending at 4:00 PM Philippine and Shanghai time. Regional server locations and expected latency remain unconfirmed in the sources checked. Languages, test schedule
EVILBANE is worth watching if you enjoy cooperative PvE missions and experimenting with combat builds. The playtest offers a chance to assess weapon switching, solo difficulty, and connection quality before making a purchase decision. NEXTARCA has not reviewed the game, so this overview reflects announced features rather than firsthand impressions.
EVILBANE producer Henry has outlined a planned War system with seasons, chapters and a shared map of 46 territories. None of it was in the first Steam playtest, and Netmarble says the details may still change.
Netmarble's first Steam playtest for EVILBANE runs until October 19 at 4:00 PM Asia time. Sign-ups are still open, squads go up to four, and there is no NDA.
I enjoyed Evilbane’s sword combat and enemy launching skills, but the tutorial and missions I tried on Easy offered little challenge. These impressions cover my early alpha playtest experience.
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EVILBANE producer Henry has outlined a planned War system with seasons, chapters and a shared map of 46 territories. None of it was in the first Steam playtest, and Netmarble says the details may still change.
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Netmarble's first Steam playtest for EVILBANE runs until October 19 at 4:00 PM Asia time. Sign-ups are still open, squads go up to four, and there is no NDA.
Latest review · Good
I enjoyed Evilbane’s sword combat and enemy launching skills, but the tutorial and missions I tried on Easy offered little challenge. These impressions cover my early alpha playtest experience.
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