Quantic Dream has announced the second Closed Beta for Spellcasters Chronicles, alongside confirmation that the game will enter Early Access on February 26, 2026.
Meet Ozdam Devam, the Chronicler of Ashkenon
To kick off this new phase, Quantic Dream has introduced a new non-playable character: Ozdam Devam, the Chronicler of Ashkenon.
A historian devoted to recording the rise and fall of empires, Ozdam stands above Ashkenon’s endless conflicts, observing the world through the lens of the Tapestry and the mysterious Source. Acting as an in-world narrator, he bridges the gap between players and the game’s lore, guiding Spellcasters who are destined to shape Ashkenon’s future.
What’s New in Closed Beta 2
The second closed beta introduces a substantial amount of new content, systems, and player-facing tools. New features include:
- The Nordic Shore – A new five-lane arena with open sightlines, harsh environmental conditions, and a unique lane layout.
- New Game Introduction & Tutorial – A guided onboarding experience for new players.
- In-Game Team Text Chat – Allowing direct communication during matches.
- Player Reporting System – Designed to address toxic or inappropriate behaviour.
- Spellcaster & Lifestone Customisation – Letting players test visual and gameplay options.
- Early Ranking System – A first look at competitive progression.
New Spells, Summons, and Buildings
Closed Beta 2 also expands deck-building options with new content:
- Six New Spells: Fire Rain, Poison Grenade, Ice Infusion, Fire Infusion, Sacrifice, Resurrection.
- Five New Summons: Stone Behemoth, Lich, Faery, Steam Tank, Wolven Hunter.
- Three New Buildings: Harpy’s Nest, Rampart, Ballista.
Additional battle items and extensive balance updates are included, affecting Spellcasters, summons, spells, and core gameplay rules. Full patch notes are available via Discord and Steam.
Performance and Optimisation Improvements
Closed Beta 2 introduces major optimisations aimed at improving performance, memory usage, and overall stability across a wider range of PC hardware.
As part of this effort, system requirements have been updated.
Minimum PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores / 12 threads)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700 with at least 8GB VRAM
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 11
Recommended PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 cores / 16 threads)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 9060 XT with at least 10GB VRAM
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 11
Server coverage is also expanding. Alongside Europe and North America, Closed Beta 2 will introduce servers in Asia, improving matchmaking and latency for players in those regions.
Founders Packs Now Live on Steam
Alongside the beta announcement, Quantic Dream has launched a range of optional Founders Packs on Steam. Each pack includes guaranteed access to Closed Beta 2 and exclusive cosmetic content that permanently unlocks at Early Access.
Available Founders Packs
Explorer Pack – $8.99
Includes Closed Beta II access, exclusive Swamp Witch skins and catalyst, title, banner, and border.
Founder Pack – $19.99
Includes Closed Beta II access, Elder Gold, exclusive Swamp Witch and Iron Sorcerer cosmetics, multiple titles and banners.
Pioneer Pack – $39.99
Includes Closed Beta II access, additional Elder Gold, exclusive skins for four Spellcasters, expanded titles, banners, and borders.
Architect Pack – $69.99
Includes Closed Beta II access, the largest Elder Gold bundle, exclusive skins for six Spellcasters, a Founder Lifestone skin, lore integration for the player’s nickname, and a 78-page digital art book.
Early Access Launch Confirmed
Spellcasters Chronicles will officially enter Early Access on February 26, 2026, bringing additional spells, summons, and ongoing content updates.
Players can wishlist the game on Steam and find more information via the official website as development continues.
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