Bonfire Studios unveils Arkheron: A bold new PvP adventure with public playtests ahead

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Bonfire Studios, an independent video game developer, has officially revealed the name and first details of its debut title, Arkheron. Founded by experienced developers who contributed to popular franchises like Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft, the studio is using this expertise to create a fresh and exciting player-versus-player (PvP) game.

Private playtesting for Arkheron began in 2024, with rolling invitations allowing more players to join in the coming months. Gamers who enjoy fast-paced PvP action can now sign up for a chance to participate and share their feedback, helping shape the game’s future.

Arkheron - Key Art

The team at Bonfire Studios has spent years testing and refining Arkheron. The game promises a unique, fast-paced PvP experience set in a dark and immersive world. Although the team acknowledges the game draws inspiration from familiar ideas, they emphasize that Arkheron is not a blend of existing genres. Instead, it aims to introduce something entirely original to players.

Rob Pardo, CEO of Bonfire Studios, explained the team’s approach:

“If we don’t love our game, our players won’t either. We’ve poured years of passion into developing Arkheron, refining it every day as a team. While it’s hard to describe the game fully, we often say, ‘You have to play it to understand it.’ We’re excited to start sharing what we’ve created with a wider audience and hope players enjoy it as much as we do.”

Bonfire Studios key art for their new game Arkheron

Access to the private playtest is currently limited to North America, though Bonfire plans to expand to other regions throughout the year. Players can join by signing up on the game’s website, but the best way to get in early is through a friend already in the playtest, as the game is designed to be most enjoyable with others.

Bonfire Studios recently announced a partnership with HYBE IM to publish Arkheron in Korea and Japan. Additionally, new funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, and Altos Ventures will support the game’s final stages of development and preparation for its global release.

Bonfire Studios Arkheron Playtest

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Arkheron Play Test

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