Trollheim Gnomes Beginner Guide for the Playtest

This beginner guide covers only developer-stated facts about the technical playtest. It is not a step-by-step survival route—crafting chains, maps, and tutorials are not documented in official posts reviewed here.

How do you start the Trollheim Gnomes playtest?

1. Check join the playtest for today’s access status (2026-11-15: open, no NDA; shutdown next week per 2026-11-12, no calendar date).
2. Install via the Steam app page when the Playtest branch is offered.
3. Confirm your PC meets system requirements (Windows, 16 GB RAM minimum on the store list).
4. Read controls and keybinds if you use AZERTY—rebinding is disabled in the test.

What goals exist in the current build?

Official “What is in the playtest?” lists set expectations:

Topic	What developers say
Genre loop	Store text: explore as a tiny gnome, gather, craft, build a home, survive cold, hunger, and threats
Progress cap	Progression ends before Birch Trees
Väsen	Befriending removed for the tech test; some Väsen may fight more among themselves
Content gaps	Missing tools, workstations, ingredients, and limited build pieces
Language	English only in the playtest

World context: what is Trollheim Gnomes and Väsen overview.

What should new players do when something breaks?

Developers expect balance issues, bugs, crashes, and unfinished content (2026-11-10, 2026-11-12). Report via:

• Discord playtest section — https://discord.gg/HDH6exj6F5
• Feedback form linked in Steam announcements
• Steam bug/feedback subforums (named in the 2026-11-12 post)

For multiplayer-specific failures, use the co-op multiplayer guide. For save safety, read saves and characters before quitting mid-save.

What is not in this guide yet?

Official sources reviewed here do not include a shipped in-game tutorial script, exact starting loadouts, or verified resource routes. We will add them once they can be confirmed from official posts or several independent players, and we will not guess in the meantime.

What comes after the playtest?

Early Access is Coming soon on Steam with a later this year goal (2026-10-14) and no date or price yet—release date and price. Feature gaps vs EA: playtest vs Early Access.

Sources and last checked

Source	Date	URL
Playtest expectations	2026-11-10	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848664643359528
Playtest open + limits	2026-11-12	https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1849192144182997
Steam store description	Checked 2026-11-15	https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139890/TROLLHEIM_GNOMES/

Last checked: 2026-11-15.