KRAFTON has officially announced the first global community test for Project ZETA, the upcoming multiplayer tactical arena game from NIRVANANA Studio. The highly anticipated playtest will run from June 25 to June 28, 2026 (PT) on Steam, giving players around the world their first opportunity to experience the game ahead of its planned Early Access launch later this year.
The test marks a major milestone for the project, expanding participation beyond South Korea and inviting players from North America, Europe, and other regions to join the action. Interested players can now request access through the Steam store page and jump into the battlefield once the playtest begins.
KRAFTON Expands Community-Driven Development Worldwide
The upcoming test represents the largest public evaluation period for Project ZETA to date. While previous community tests were conducted in Korea, this will be the first time a broader global audience gets hands-on access to the game.
KRAFTON and NIRVANANA Studio plan to use player feedback, gameplay data, and balance insights gathered during the event to help shape the title’s future development. The information collected will play a key role as the team prepares for a global Early Access launch scheduled for the second half of 2026.
The open development approach reflects a growing trend among multiplayer developers, allowing communities to directly influence gameplay systems before release.
What Is Project ZETA?
Project ZETA is a competitive multiplayer tactical arena game that introduces a unique multi-team format designed to shake up traditional hero-based PvP experiences.
Instead of two opposing teams fighting for victory, Project ZETA places four teams of three players onto a single battlefield simultaneously. This creates constantly evolving engagements where alliances shift, threats emerge from unexpected directions, and every decision can dramatically impact the outcome of a match.
At the center of every battle is a critical objective known as the Prism.
Teams must secure the Prism and successfully transport it to a designated extraction point to claim victory. The objective-focused design encourages aggressive plays, strategic positioning, and opportunistic decision-making throughout each match.
Multi-Team Battles Create Unpredictable Competition
One of Project ZETA’s most distinctive features is its multi-team battlefield structure.
By introducing four competing squads into a single match, the game creates a dynamic environment where players must balance offense, defense, and awareness of multiple threats simultaneously. Battles can rapidly shift as teams contest objectives, intercept rivals, or capitalize on opportunities created by ongoing fights elsewhere on the map.
This design aims to deliver a more unpredictable and strategic experience compared to traditional team-versus-team hero shooters and arena games.
Hero Abilities Meet PvE Progression and PvP Combat
Combat in Project ZETA is presented from a third-person action perspective and combines several gameplay elements into a single competitive experience.
Players can choose from a roster of 14 heroes, each belonging to one of four distinct classes. Hero abilities are designed to complement both direct player-versus-player engagements and progression systems tied to PvE encounters throughout a match.
The hybrid gameplay structure encourages players to balance combat, resource gathering, and objective control as they work toward securing victory.
Additional features currently planned include:
- 14 playable heroes across four classes
- Third-person action combat
- PvE and PvP progression systems
- Controller support
- Planned crossplay between PC and consoles
- Objective-focused competitive gameplay
Community Feedback Will Shape the Road to Early Access
For KRAFTON and NIRVANANA Studio, the upcoming global test is more than just a preview event.
The developers view community participation as a crucial part of the game’s evolution. By collecting data from players across multiple regions, the team hopes to gain valuable insights into hero balance, player behavior, matchmaking dynamics, and overall gameplay satisfaction.
The feedback gathered during the June playtest will directly influence future updates leading into Early Access.
Speaking about the upcoming event, NIRVANANA Studio CEO Namseok Kim emphasized the importance of player involvement in the development process.
“Following Korea, we are thrilled to now meet players in North America and Europe directly. We will continue building Project ZETA together with players by listening to feedback from more regions around the world.”
New Trailer Showcases Upcoming Global Test
To coincide with the announcement, KRAFTON has released a new promotional video introducing the upcoming global community test and providing players with a closer look at the game’s competitive multiplayer action.
The video offers a preview of the fast-paced combat, hero abilities, and objective-driven gameplay that will be featured during the June playtest.
Can Project ZETA Become KRAFTON’s Next Multiplayer Hit?
KRAFTON has built a reputation for creating and publishing successful multiplayer experiences, most notably through the global success of titles such as PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE.
With its innovative four-team structure, objective-based gameplay, and community-driven development strategy, Project ZETA is positioning itself as one of the company’s most intriguing upcoming multiplayer projects.
As the first global playtest approaches, players will soon get the opportunity to discover whether the game’s unique blend of tactical action, hero abilities, and multi-team competition can carve out a place in the increasingly competitive multiplayer market.
Project ZETA Global Playtest Details
Playtest Information
- Game: Project ZETA
- Developer: NIRVANANA Studio
- Publisher: KRAFTON
- Playtest Dates: June 25–28, 2026 (PT)
- Platform: Steam
- Regions: Global
- Early Access Launch: Planned for the second half of 2026
