Trollheim Gnomes Playtest — How to Join (Status Nov 2026)
As of 15 Nov 2026 the Trollheim Gnomes technical playtest is open with no NDA. Official 12 Nov post says it closes next week; no end date given.
Source: TROLLHEIM: GNOMES — Steam announcements & store page (cited in article)
Status as of 2026-11-15: The technical playtest is fully open with no NDA (Steam announcement, 2026-11-12). Developers wrote that the playtest will close next week—they did not publish a calendar end date. Treat any specific day as unverified until Steam posts it.
How do you join the Trollheim Gnomes playtest now?
The 2026-11-12 post says the team opened the playtest so everyone can participate if they want, with no NDA. Use the Playtest entry on the Steam store page when Steam offers access.
During the earlier invite phase (2026-11-10), developers reported more than 40,000 sign-ups and sent invites in waves. Players who received an invite could bring up to three friends. The 2026-11-12 post replaced that closed phase: the NDA is lifted and anyone can take part.
Is the Trollheim playtest still open?
As of this page’s check date, yes—open and not under NDA. The only shutdown guidance is “close next week” from 2026-11-12, with no official end date. If the store removes the playtest button or a new post announces closure, assume it has ended.
What was under NDA before 2026-11-12?
The 2026-11-10 announcement said the playtest stayed under NDA while closed, asking players not to share content outside dedicated Discord channels. The 2026-11-12 post states that once the playtest opened broadly, the NDA was lifted and players could talk and share freely—until the test ends.
What should you expect in the build?
This is a technical playtest: features planned for Early Access may be removed or turned off, and the build is work in progress (balance issues, bugs, crashes, and unfinished content are expected).
Official limitation bullets (2026-11-10 and 2026-11-12, aligned):
| Topic | Playtest behavior (per developers) |
|---|---|
| Progression | Ends before Birch Trees |
| Befriending Väsen | Removed for this test; planned for Early Access |
| Väsen roster | Not every Väsen; more in Early Access |
| Crafting / building | Some tools, workstations, ingredients, and build pieces missing or limited |
| Language | English only in the playtest |
| Key rebinding | Not available; AZERTY keyboards may not play as intended (added 2026-11-12) |
Compare gaps to the planned retail experience on playtest vs Early Access. First-session tips live on the beginner guide.
Where should you send feedback?
Developers ask for feedback on Discord (playtest section), a linked web form in the announcements, and Steam bug/feedback subforums (2026-11-12). Official Discord: https://discord.gg/HDH6exj6F5
Co-op problems (desync, connection failures) are documented on the co-op multiplayer guide.
Sources and last checked
| Source | Date | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Playtest under NDA | 2026-11-10 | https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848664643359528 |
| Playtest fully open, no NDA | 2026-11-12 | https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1849192144182997 |
| Steam store page | Checked 2026-11-15 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139890/TROLLHEIM_GNOMES/ |
Last checked: 2026-11-15.
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