Beta

Beta describes a development stage in which a game is playable and broadly feature-complete but still undergoing testing, tuning, optimization, and bug fixing. A closed beta limits access to selected participants, while an open beta accepts a wider audience. Developers may use beta tests to measure server load, matchmaking, balance, hardware compatibility, or onboarding at real-world scale. The label does not guarantee a specific level of polish, and marketing tests held shortly before launch may resemble demos more than traditional software betas. Progress can be reset before release.