Serious Sam: Shatterverse Sets August 31 Release, Open Playtest Live
The announcement confirms a concrete release date for the latest Serious Sam entry and opens a public playtest ahead of launch, giving players a chance to try the five-Sam roguelite co-op before August 31.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
Devolver Digital announced on August 8, 2026 that Serious Sam: Shatterverse, developed by Behaviour Interactive, will launch on August 31 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. In Japan, sales begin September 1 due to the time difference. A roguelite FPS featuring five Sams from parallel worlds, it supports up to five-player co-op. An open playtest is available via the Steam store page.
Devolver Digital and Behaviour Interactive have locked a release date for Serious Sam: Shatterverse. The roguelite FPS, which brings together five Sams from five parallel worlds for up to five-player co-op, launches on August 31 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Japanese players will see it on September 1.
The announcement came with a new trailer showing the five Sams and their gear, from series-standard weapons to outlandish ones. An open playtest is already running; anyone can request access through the Steam store page and try the game before release.
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