Exoborne launches playtest this weekend alongside new trailers

The weather-based extraction shooter is looking great in fresh new look

David Burdette

Feb 12, 2025 - 2 min read

For those waiting to play Exoborne, hopefully you got good news from your application to the playtest through Steam (also, you can still apply!). Today, that beta goes live, from February 12th-17th. To celebrate, the team at Sharkmob released two new trailers, one regarding the playtest and another deep dive into gameplay. If you want to know even more, check out our hands-on preview from Las Vegas, and keep your eyes on our YouTube channel for a livestream of the Exoborne playtest this weekend.

February 12, 2025 – Sharkmob has officially launched a large-scale playtest for its upcoming critically acclaimed tactical open-world extraction shooter; Exoborne. This exclusive playtest invites players worldwide to experience the raw power of Exo-Rigs and the relentless forces of nature in high-stakes, tactical multiplayer battles set in a world ravaged by an environmental catastrophe.

To mark the occasion, Sharkmob has released a brand-new trailer, offering a glimpse of the intense action, diverse maps to explore and strategic depth players can expect.

The Exoborne Playtest runs from today until February 17, 2025, and is available via Steam for PC. Players eager to join the fight can still sign up on Exoborne’s Steam page for a chance to participate via this link: Exoborne on Steam.

A Day in the Life of a Reborn

For those looking to dive deeper into Exoborne’s unique blend of high-octane combat, tactical decision-making, and systemic chaos, Sharkmob has also dropped an in-depth narrated playthrough video.

In the video, Brynley Gibson, Executive Producer at Sharkmob, explores the role of Exo-Rigs—advanced combat suits that enhance player abilities and introduce dynamic, high-risk, high-reward mechanics. He also highlights the synergies between the powerful rigs and the unpredictable forces of nature, showcasing fast traversal, fluid movement, and intense PvP combat.

This in-depth look at Exoborne gives players a further taste of the game’s immersive world and strategic depth, where mastering both technology and the environment is key to survival.