Explore a vast, untamed frontier and forge your legacy alone or with friends.

Explore, gather, craft, build, hunt, and fight your way across a vast untamed frontier. Whether you choose to travel alone or work together with friends, your mission on this mythical island is not just to survive, but thrive.

Stay strong, stake your claim, and become the true Legend of California.

Developer Kintsugiyama announced that it will be hosting our first public playtest, The Legend of California Alpha, from March 26 - March 30 right here on Steam. This is an important moment for both the game and our studio, and we're excited to be able to share it with this community as well as welcome more players onto the Island of California.

If you’re interested in joining the playtest, you can sign up by going to the main store page and clicking the [Request Access] button (right above “Add to your wishlist”). The playtest itself will be very small, so that means that not everyone who signs up will be invited to play. If you’re selected to participate, you’ll receive a Steam notification and the alpha client will be automatically added to your game library.

PC System Requirements

• Minimum:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 or 11
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER [8GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 [8GB]
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 50 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

• Recommended:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 or 11
• Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
• Memory: 32 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 [10GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6800 [16GB]
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 50 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

Q. When does the alpha playtest start and end?

The alpha begins on March 26 at 10am PT and ends on March 30 at 10am PT.

Q. What platforms can I play on?

The alpha is only available for Windows PC on Steam.

Q. How can I sign up to playtest?

Visit our Steam page, then click “Request Access” while logged in.

Q. Does signing up guarantee access?

Since this first alpha playtest will be very small, not everyone who signs up will get in. We’re planning to host a much larger beta this summer, though, so there will be another opportunity to help us test the game before Early Access.

Q. How many players will be included in this playtest?

This will depend on our testing needs, but we know that not everyone who signed up will be able to play.

Q. How are players selected?

Selection is random and handled completely by Steam.

Q. When will playtesters be selected?

TBD. Right now, we’re thinking sometime on March 25 (though that may change).

Q. How will I be notified if I'm selected for the playtest?

If selected, the alpha client will be automatically added to your Steam Library. You’ll receive a Steam notification at the same time as well as an email from Steam to your registered email address.

Q. If I'm selected, will I be able to invite friends?

Since the alpha will be very small, we won't be providing friend invites.

Q. If I'm selected, will I receive a playtest key?

No, you won’t receive a key. Instead, the alpha client will be added to your library for you to install.

Q. Will I be able to pre-download the playtest client?

TBD. This ultimately depends on when we decide to select and notify playtesters. Stay tuned!

Q. How large is the playtest client?

It’s around 50GB, and an SSD is required.

Q. Will this playtest include the full game?

While the alpha will include everything that’s currently ready for public testing, the game itself is still very much a work-in-progress. We look forward to adding more features, systems, and content as development continues.

Q. Can I play the alpha offline?

No. The Legend of California is a multiplayer game and requires an online connection to play.

Q. Does the alpha include a single-player mode?

The Legend of California is played on online multiplayer servers. However, you can choose to play on those servers alone or form a company with up to three other players.

Q. What regions and languages are supported during the playtest?

The alpha client is only localized into English, and the servers for the playtest will be located on the west coast of the United States. It’s possible players from outside the US may be randomly selected to participate, in which case their connection may not always be optimal. For Early Access launch, we’re planning to localize the game into more languages and have more servers in different regions.

Q. What are the PC specs for this playtest?

You can find the current PC specs on our Steam page (just scroll all the way down). While the game may run on hardware that's below min spec, the performance will be poor. We're a small team with limited access to hardware, but we're committed to hitting 30 FPS on min spec and 60 FPS on recommended spec.

Q. Will I be able to play with a controller?

Controller support is available, but it’s very basic at the moment.

Q. Will I receive any in-game rewards for participating?

There aren’t any in-game rewards for playing the alpha.

Q. Will any progress from this playtest carry over?

Progress made during the alpha will not carry over.

Q. Can I create and/or share content from the playtest?

Absolutely. This isn’t a closed alpha (there’s no NDA), so you’re welcome to talk about your experiences and share videos, screenshots, etc. from the playtest.

Q. Where can I learn more about the game?

The best place to learn more about the game and get the latest news is our official Kintsugiyama Discord server. You may also want to check out our developer livestream VODs on YouTube.

Key Features:

• Discover an expansive, ever-changing open world inspired by the gold rush era that features distinct biomes, challenging PvE encounters, and iconic California landmarks
• Master FPS combat that rewards precision and skill—whether you’re hunting wildlife to stay alive, taking down hostile encampments for some quick coin, or defending your territory against enemy players in optional PvP
• Leverage robust gathering and crafting systems to transform the Californian wilderness into everything you need to survive, from weapons for protection and tools for expansion to delicious meals to stay fed and ready
• Establish and expand your own ranch; build a mine, add stables, and unlock powerful new crafting stations to further customize your slice of the wild 
• Play online on persistent multiplayer servers where you can forge your legacy solo or form a company with up to three other players, sharing resources, buildings, progress, and more

The Legend Of California is coming to Early Access in 2026.