Upcoming treasure hunting stealth action game VIVA NOBOTS has now opened up slots for public alpha testing! Read on to find out where and how to be part of the alpha testers.
VIVA NOBOTS Opens Public Alpha Test
Playtesters Wanted on Steam!
Stealth action game VIVA NOBOTS is now up and running for public alpha test on Steam! The alpha playtest phase will run for two weeks from April 24th to May 8th, 2025, 8:59 AM JST. Interested players can simply head on over to the VIVA NOBOTS Steam storepage and click on the "Request Access" button to be granted access to the playtest.
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 Steam |
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| Wishlist and Playtest Open |
Please refer to the table showing the scheduled end date and time for the playtest in your country.
| Region | Alpha Test End Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:59 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:59 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:59 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:59 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:59 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:59 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:59 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:59 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:59 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:59 a.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:59 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m. |
"Our entire team is sincerely grateful for your support. If you had the chance to play the prototype game VIVA NOBOTS, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share your thoughts and feedback with us," developer and publisher SHUEISHA GAMES wrote on their Steam news post. "Depending on the feedback from this user test, we may be able to move forward toward an official release!"
Sneak, Steal, and Expose!
This exciting multiplayer title revolves around sneakily looting precious treasure while being wary of other rival players in 16-player matches. Players disguise themselves as one of the many NPC excavation robots in the ancient ruins as a NOBOT—an incognito treasure hunter. The goal of the game is to steal as much treasure as possible to rise to the top of the wanted rankings, all without getting caught by opponents. Blend in with the actual NPC bots as much as possible and discreetly dig for treasure while playing a slots-like roulette mini-game, acquiring not only loot but buffs to help you grab even more of the rewards.
Players can also expose sneaky rivals hoping to make a quick getaway with their trusty Doubt Gun, revealing their true identity and getting them eliminated. Exposing opponents nets the catcher with extra bounty rewards and the treasure they dropped. But be careful—if a real NPC robot is shot, the player will have to face the consequences. Real security bots are also on the prowl, so be swift and stealthy to stay undercover.
To win, players must either successfully escape out of the ruins with their treasure, or expose three of their rivals and acquire the ability to do a "Victory Lap," hailing them as the victor. The best NOBOT wins!
Source:
VIVA NOBOTS Official X (Twitter)
VIVA NOBOTS Steam News Page
