Moon Beast, a studio formed by veterans of Blizzard North, has put a pre-alpha demo of its action-RPG Darkhaven into players' hands. The project leans heavily on Diablo 2-era design while mixing in large-scale terrain alteration and world destruction mechanics more commonly associated with sandbox games.

  • Demo status: The build is an early pre-alpha, intended to show concepts and core systems rather than a polished product; testers should anticipate bugs and incomplete features.
  • Design roots: Darkhaven channels classic Diablo 2 action-RPG pacing and loot-driven progression, reflecting the pedigree of its former Blizzard North creators.
  • Destructible environment: The demo highlights dynamic terrain and world-altering effects, introducing strategic possibilities and emergent scenarios during combat and exploration.
  • Playing the demo: Moon Beast describes this release as a chance for players to experience the game's foundations and provide feedback, not a final representation of the finished title.

While the demo offers a nostalgic combat loop coupled with an intriguing twist on environmental interaction, Moon Beast cautions that many systems remain rough and under development. Players interested in early access impressions or in shaping development through feedback will find plenty to explore—but should do so with patience for instability and missing content.

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Source: Rock Paper Shotgun