Sea of Remnants Closed Beta Set for December 4, 2026
NetEase Games also released a new PV showing pirates and navy factions; pre-download opens December 1, 2026.
NetEase Games has announced that the closed beta test for Sea of Remnants will run from December 4 to December 18, 2026, and released a new promotional video alongside the announcement, according to gamespark.jp.
The PV shows pirates, navy and other factions against the game's ocean world setting. Pre-download for the test begins on December 1, 2026.
The test supports text in Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, with voice options in Japanese, English and Chinese. Play data will be deleted after the test and will not carry over to the official release.
Players can take part either through an advance lottery application or on a first-come basis after the test starts. Advance applications require registering a NetEase account on the official site, and winners will be notified by email.
Sea of Remnants is planned as a free-to-play title for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS and Android.
Quick answers
When does the Sea of Remnants closed beta start?
The closed beta runs from December 4 to December 18, 2026, with pre-download beginning December 1, 2026.
Which platforms will Sea of Remnants be available on?
It is planned as a free-to-play title for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS and Android.
Will closed beta progress carry over to launch?
No. Play data is deleted after the test and does not carry over to the official release.