Mistfall Hunter Open Beta Is Live Now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
Bellring Games and publisher Skystone Games, the label also behind the free-to-play magicpunk MMO Crystal of Atlan, have launched the Mistfall Hunter Open Beta across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and it is open to all players until 3AM PT on June 22nd. This marks the game's first hands-on availability on console, with full cross-play support across all three platforms. Players can jump in solo or form three-player co-op squads to experience the game's extraction mechanics ahead of the full global launch on July 29, 2026.
The beta is not a stripped-down preview. It introduces a new playable class, a new map, and the game's latest boss encounter, all available right now.
The Withered Knight
The headline addition is the Withered Knight, a new class built around a sigil-and-detonation combat loop. Originally elite protectors of the Kingdom of Gaenaria, these exiled warriors fight with two-handed greatswords and are designed for mid-range spacing and calculated counter-offensives rather than straight aggression.
The core kit includes Withering Sigils, which affix marks to targets mid-combat that can then be detonated for burst AOE damage and battlefield control. The Parry mechanic is high-risk and timing-dependent, neutralizing incoming attacks and creating immediate counter windows when landed correctly. Thorn Guide is a tactical grapple that pulls high-priority targets out of enemy formations, and the Withering Talent progression tier lets players specialize in either sustained crowd control or frontline disruption.
New Boss: Sálmar, the Cursed Moonwane
The beta also introduces Sálmar, the Cursed Moonwane, a high-tier boss framed as one of the most demanding encounters in the game. The fight is designed around strict team coordination, so solo players may want to queue with friends before attempting this one.
The Hallowgrave Map
The new Hallowgrave map is a bleached, desolated forest built for vertical play. It is divided into three distinct sub-regions: the Divine Anchor, a central area with high enemy density drawn to a powerful relic; Hastine's Fall, a coastal highland zone with open sightlines and varied elevation; and Witchery Woods, a dense close-quarters forest that limits visibility and pushes encounters toward stealth and short-range skirmishes. Each zone changes how engagements play out, which should give experienced players plenty to learn.
Gylden Rush Event
Running exclusively for the duration of the open beta, the Gylden Rush event tasks players with tracking down rare Golden Ciphers hidden in enemy drops and chests across the map. Cracking one offers a shot at rewards including Gyldhunter Badges, Steam keys for the Deluxe and Standard editions, the Golden Woodling headpiece, and the "Strike It Rich" emote.
The full game launches July 29, 2026. The beta is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.