Time Takers, the time-survival shooter published by NC and developed by Mistil Games, has revealed key update details ahead of its second Steam playtest.
The playtest will run for a total of 72 hours, from 8:00 AM on November 13 to 8:00 AM on November 16 (KST). Based on player feedback gathered from the previous test, the update features combat balance and movement system improvements alongside new content and quality-of-life additions.
First, a new battlefield, Isla Velos, and a new Traveler, Curtis, have been added. Set in a luxury resort in the Caribbean Sea in the year 2311, Isla Velos is depicted as an island where all life vanished after Chrono Crystals went out of control. Curtis possesses skills including "Initiate Tracking" to reveal enemy and object locations, "Combat Instinct" to increase weapon fire rate, and a stealth skill that grants invisibility. Curtis will be playable starting at 8:00 AM on November 14, the second day of the test.
A new build component, the App System, is also being introduced. Players can select up to three Apps, with each App applying both positive and negative effects. This allows players to construct a wider variety of strategies alongside existing combinations of Travelers, weapons, and perks.
Overall gameplay experience improvements have also been made. The matchmaking system now prioritizes searching for opponents with matching team configurations (solo or party), and an AI Match mode has been added. In the movement system, double jump cooldowns have been removed, and maximum dash charges have been increased to two. Sliding functionality has also been enhanced, including speed retention and downhill acceleration. Additionally, overall combat balance was adjusted, including Traveler skill cooldowns and damage, weapon performance, and perk effects.
Out-of-game content has also been expanded. The newly added Research Lab offers Memories, which explore the game's lore, and Traveler Records, which reveal the past stories of the Travelers. Daily missions have been added, and various convenience features such as the achievement screen and social UI&UX have been improved.
This test offers permanent rewards that will persist even after official launch. Through an attendance event, players can obtain profile customization items along with weapon and Traveler skins, while the final reward of the 2nd Playtest-exclusive Paradise Pass—Cassie's Nebula White costume—will also be distributed at official release.
Detailed information regarding Time Takers' 2nd playtest and patch notes can be found on its Steam page.
