Afterglow MMO Begins Closed Alpha Testing

Shadow Council PTY has launched the closed alpha for Afterglow, their upcoming mobile sandbox MMORPG set in a stark, neon-drenched post-apocalyptic future. With its distinct visual style, here’s what you need to know about getting involved.

How to join the Afterglow closed alpha testing?

The alpha test is currently underway. To participate, sign up through the official playtesting access request form from Shadow Council PTY. Upon acceptance, you’ll receive links to a testing guide and the terms and conditions.

An anonymous feedback form is also available, allowing you to share your impressions directly with the development team. This is your opportunity to explore Afterglow ahead of its public release, help refine its mechanics, and influence the final game’s development.

What’s the story?

Afterglow takes place 77 years after a devastating nuclear war in the American Southwest. You play as a refugee attempting to build a new life in a world stripped of structure and comfort.

Breaking from traditional MMORPG conventions, Afterglow offers a semi-idle experience. You can engage in brief five-minute sessions, assign tasks to your squad, and exit the game while actions continue to unfold in the background.

The game presents numerous ways to interact with the Wasteland: sending characters to scavenge abandoned settlements, hunt for vital resources, or fend off hostile factions. Combat unfolds through strategic turn-based encounters on a dedicated screen.

Visually, the game merges post-apocalyptic themes with a retro 1980s synthwave aesthetic. Expect vast deserts, rusted salvaged machinery, glowing neon signs against the darkness, and relics like vintage cassette tapes. The overall tone reflects a gritty, makeshift reality shaped by scarcity.

Additional features will be introduced once the closed alpha concludes. In the meantime, check out our next feature on Watcher of Realms’ 2nd Anniversary.