> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.morganyte.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Vaultbreakers Alpha Test Is Live With New Scraplands Map, PvPvE Mode, and All Five Characters - URL: https://www.morganyte.com/vaultbreakers-alpha-test-scraplands-pvpve-october-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-15T12:30:29.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-15T12:30:29.000Z - Description: Vaultbreakers' October alpha is live with the new Scraplands map, PvPvE Breaker difficulty, all five characters, and Twitch Drops. Here's how to join before October 21. - Author: Nova Morganyte · Alpha Test Guide ## Vaultbreakers: What You Need to Know - **Developer:** BetaDwarf - **Publishing partner:** Square Enix Collective - **Alpha dates:** October 15–21, 2026 - **New map:** Scraplands, exclusive to Breaker difficulty during the alpha - **Playable characters:** All five Vaultbreakers - **Gameplay:** PvE and PvPvE, including Breaker difficulty - **Additional content:** New bosses, Vaults 3 and 4, and artifact progression - **Progress:** Demo and alpha gear and items carry over - **Rewards:** Twitch Drops and the Wolfswood Puff Hunt contest - **Deadline:** October 21 at 23:59 CEST (5:59 p.m. EDT) [Play the Free Steam Demo →](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4488770/Vaultbreakers%5FDemo/?ref=morganyte.com) The world of Vaultbreakers is opening up for another round of testing. The game's latest alpha test is now live on Steam, giving players access to a significantly expanded version of the existing demo. The test introduces the new Scraplands map, the competitive PvPvE Breaker difficulty, and all five playable Vaultbreakers. Players will also encounter new threats, including Bahra the Witchwolf and the Wreaktitan, a powerful weapon created by the Scrats. The test is available through the game's existing Steam demo application and runs until October 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CEST. According to an announcement sent to Morganyte, the expanded alpha content will become unavailable when testing concludes, but players will retain their items, equipment, and other progress. ## Scraplands Introduces New Enemies and a Mysterious Mage Tower ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/c3/ebc34dba-226d-448a-8bd7-25a7ee135adf/content/images/2026/10/scraplands.jpeg) One of the alpha's biggest additions is Scraplands, a new area that takes players beyond the familiar Wolfswood map. The region introduces a mystery surrounding an ancient Mage Tower and a ritual taking place within it. Players must fight their way through the area while uncovering what is happening at the tower. Among the threats waiting in Scraplands are Bahra, the Witchwolf, and the Wreaktitan, described by the developers as the Scrats' ultimate weapon. The new encounters expand the game's available challenges and give returning players a reason to revisit the alpha even if they've already explored the standard demo. However, there's one important restriction: Scraplands is only accessible on Breaker difficulty, the game's PvPvE mode. Players hoping to explore the new map exclusively in PvE will not be able to do so during this test, according to the announcement. ## PvPvE Breaker Difficulty Makes Its Alpha Debut The standard Vaultbreakers demo offers a limited introduction to the game, focusing entirely on PvE encounters. The alpha expands that experience with Breaker difficulty, which introduces PvPvE gameplay. This means players can encounter both environmental threats and opposing players, adding another layer of uncertainty to each expedition. For anyone interested in how Vaultbreakers handles competitive encounters, this is the most significant reason to participate in the alpha. It's also the only way to experience Scraplands during the current test. The announcement does not specify changes to matchmaking rules, player limits, or PvP rewards, so those details should be checked in the game's full patch notes or in-game information. ## Vaultbreakers Demo vs. Alpha: What's Different? The alpha offers a much broader selection of content than the standard Steam demo. Vaultbreakers Alpha Test ## Demo vs. Alpha: What's Included? | Feature | Standard Demo | Alpha Test | | ------------------------ | ------------- | ---------- | | Playable Vaultbreakers | 2 | All 5 | | Wolfswood Map | Yes | Yes | | Scraplands Map | No | Yes | | PvE Gameplay | Yes | Yes | | PvPvE Breaker Difficulty | No | Yes | | Progress and Gear | Retained | Retained | Scraplands is exclusive to Breaker (PvPvE) difficulty. After October 21, the game returns to the restricted demo, but accumulated progress and equipment remain. The ability to carry progress between the demo and alpha is particularly useful for returning players. Instead of starting over for the limited test, players can continue using their existing items and gear. When the alpha ends, the game returns to its restricted demo state, with only two Vaultbreakers available and Scraplands locked. ## How to Join the Vaultbreakers Alpha Test Players can access the alpha through the existing Vaultbreakers Demo application on Steam. There's no separate alpha application mentioned in the announcement. The developers also issued a specific warning for players planning to team up with friends: update the game before attempting co-op. Players running an outdated version may be unable to find their friends through the game's matchmaking or party systems. The test ends October 21 at 23:59 CEST, equivalent to 5:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ## Twitch Drops Offer an Emote and Exclusive Skin ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/c3/ebc34dba-226d-448a-8bd7-25a7ee135adf/content/images/2026/10/twitch-drops.jpeg) Alongside the alpha, Vaultbreakers is running a Twitch Drops campaign. Players who watch participating Vaultbreakers streams can earn rewards, including an emote and a special character skin. To participate, players need to connect their accounts through the official Vaultbreakers website and watch eligible streams. The email does not specify the required viewing duration, the individual reward thresholds, or a separate Twitch Drops end date. Players should check the official campaign details before watching to ensure their accounts are connected and the streams are eligible. ## Puff Hunt Contest Continues in Wolfswood Players who prefer exploration can also participate in the ongoing Puff Hunt contest. The objective is to locate 10 Puffs hidden throughout Wolfswood, excluding a Puff named Wishy. After finding them, players must submit links to their screenshots through the official contest form to enter a prize drawing. The announcement does not specify the contest's closing date or prize details. Since the contest takes place in Wolfswood, players can participate while exploring the map available in the standard demo. ## When Does the Vaultbreakers Alpha End? The current alpha runs through October 21, 2026, at 23:59 CEST. After that deadline, the expanded content will be removed from the playable demo. Scraplands will be locked, the roster will return to two playable Vaultbreakers, and the PvPvE alpha experience will no longer be available through the restricted demo. However, the developers confirm that player progress, items, and equipment will remain intact. For returning players, that makes this test an opportunity to experience additional content without losing their existing progression. For newcomers, it's a chance to try a much larger portion of Vaultbreakers than the standard demo normally provides. With a new map, five playable characters, PvPvE encounters, and new enemies to discover, the October alpha offers a substantial preview of the game's broader ambitions. Source: Vaultbreakers alpha announcement distributed by email to Morganyte. This article is based on the developer's announcement and does not represent hands-on impressions. ## Some Additional Details Confirmed by the Developer The official Steam announcement and October patch notes add a few useful details that weren't in the email. Vaultbreakers is developed by BetaDwarf, with Square Enix Collective involved as a publishing partner. The standard demo's two playable characters are Nymera and Bjornir. The expanded alpha also includes Vaults 3 and 4, additional artifact progression paths, and a new boss named Necronus in the Ancient Tower. The Twitch Drops campaign has confirmed reward thresholds: | Watch Time | Twitch Drop Reward | | ---------- | ---------------------------- | | 30 minutes | 250 Legacy | | 60 minutes | Helldruid Emote | | 90 minutes | Indigo Sparkwing Chroma Skin | Vaultbreakers Twitch Drops are available October 15–21, 2026\. Link your account and watch eligible streams to earn rewards. The campaign runs October 15–21, ending at 23:59 CEST.