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FAQ
August 2025
Is the game an RPG?
beta decay contains elements of a Role-Playing game (RPG). The game's core premise allows players to assume roles that fit their play...
Is there a development roadmap? How can I track progress?
Patreon devlogs provide insight into how development is progressing. In addition, a new development roadmap has been work in progress and...
Will there be a demo?
Currently, there are no plans to release a demo (however, this may change). If there is a demo, it will not arrive until after the game...
What features can we expect for early Access?
TBA. As the game gets closer to an Early Access Release date, a specific set list of features will be communicated.
How many players can be in a multiplayer server/game?
TBD. A more clear answer will provided later in development and after much testing has occurred.
Where is the website's community / forums?
In attempt to consolidate, provide ease of access, and create a more centralized community to manage, the primary fanbase/hub for...
Do hazmat suits and gas masks serve a purpose?
Yes. The outfits and equipment have a functional purpose besides the visual aesthetic. For example: gasmasks may be worn to prevent...
Are there loading screens?
No. Beyond starting the game, or joining a new server, there are no loading screens or plans to have loading screens.
What is the current state of the playtest?
Currently, the playtest of the legacy pre-alpha build is no longer active on Steam. There are plans to conduct another playtest with the...
Will there be skill trees?
No. Any skill based actions in the game are based on user knowledge and input.
How do I get the OST?
The draft OST tracks are listed on YouTube (Linked Below). It's likely that all music will be remastered at a later date and be...
Is there destruction?
Yes. The terrain is deformable, and much of the foliage and ruins of buildings are able to be destroyed. Not everything is destructable.
Will you add more color? The visuals are too saturated (Black/White)
The game looks exactly like it's supposed to.
The game is low poly, so the game should run on any machine right?
Polygon counts are not the only factor that dictate the level of performance. For beta decay, the bulk of processing time goes into the...
Is there base building, home ownership?
Players may own designated homes/apartments. More dynamically, players may also survive aboard a spacecraft or a mining camp for several...
Is there permadeath?
Yes, it is possible for your character to permanently die. However, clones may be purchased as an insurance policy to prolong your...
Will there be language localization?
Initial versions of the game will be in English. Further languages will be looked into post 1.0.
Will there be weapon Customization?
Weapon customization exists at a base level, and is planned to fully arrive later during Early Access. This includes silencers and...
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