ARKHERON WIKIAn independent guide to the TowerThe Tower · The loadout · The next run
Find your way into the Tower. Playtest dates, build fundamentals and practical answers for your next run.
Find your footing
The next Arkheron Tech Test is planned for November 6–8 UTC. Check exact times, returning-player access and NA/EU matchmaking.
Find the Arkheron playtest sign-up and official FirstLook invitation, with separate routes for new and returning testers.
Learn how four matching Relics unlock an Eternal and a fifth ability, how shattered builds work, and why old cooldown tricks can fail.
Compare Arkheron’s Ascension and Spires modes: team size, equipment selection, climbing and the final fight.
Find what you need
Arkheron is planned to enter Early Access on November 27, 2026, on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A full 1.0 release date has not been announced.
November 2026 playtest and Early Access plans
Release date & platformsNew testers can use the official sign-up page or the FirstLook invitation shared by the official Discord. Returning testers can keep their existing test access; the November Tech Test does not require a new application.
November 2026 playtest and Early Access plans
Get playtest accessThe next cross-platform Arkheron Tech Test is planned for November 6, 2026 at 19:00 UTC through November 8 at 07:45 UTC. Ascension and Spires matchmaking is announced for North America and Europe.
November 2026 playtest and Early Access plans
Next playtestBetween test events, public Ascension and Spires matchmaking is closed. The non-event guidance still lists Tutorial, Training, Bot Games and Custom Lobbies as available.
November 2026 playtest and Early Access plans
Why queues are closedThe October 30 developer reply says there is no planned account or progress wipe after Early Access begins on November 27. That does not guarantee that every current test currency or cosmetic carries into Early Access.
November 2026 playtest and Early Access plans
Progress & rewards