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Fight through a dark fantasy world alone or with up to three allies. Switch between melee and ranged weapons, combine Heavenstone skills, and prepare your squad for challenging missions and bosses. Weapon, skill and difficulty counts below describe the October 2026 playtest, not the final release.
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Evilbane Gameplay Guide: Combat, Co-op, and Strategies
Dive into Evilbane gameplay with our complete guide. Learn about 4-player co-op combat, weapon switching, system requirements, and strategic tips.
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Evilbane Steam Playtest & Developer Insights: What to Expect
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Is EvilBane Coming to PS5? Platforms and Release Guide
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EvilBane Early Access Release Plans and Steam Playtest Updates
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Read MoreEVILBANE Playtest First Look: Combat, Customization & Boss Fights
Dive into our comprehensive EVILBANE playtest breakdown. Discover gameplay mechanics, graphics performance, combat systems, and boss strategies.
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EVILBANE Release Date: What We Know About the Action RPG
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Read MoreYour EVILBANE Journey
Learn the gameplay basics, preview combat, check your platform, and explore co-op features before your first Operation.
Beginner Guide
Learn melee and ranged combat, weapon switching, and the core strategies for your first Operations.
Read MoreCombat & Boss Fights
Explore the EVILBANE playtest with a first look at combat, character customization, and boss encounters.
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Read MoreWhat is EVILBANE?
EVILBANE is a dark fantasy co-op action RPG developed by Netmarble Monster and published by Netmarble. Play solo or join a squad of up to four players to complete missions and battle powerful enemies.
Combat combines melee and ranged weapon switching with customizable skill loadouts. The Steam playtest introduces equipment enhancement, Rune Engraving, and Heavenstone skills across Attack, Support, and Recovery categories.
Developer
Netmarble MonsterPublisher
NetmarblePlaytest Platform
Windows PC via SteamGenre
Co-op Action RPGRelease Date
To Be AnnouncedSquad Size
Up to 4 PlayersPlaytest Weapons
13Playtest Heavenstone Skills
18Operation Difficulties
3EVILBANE Weapons & Combat
Compare the five weapon types available in the first Steam playtest. Learn their attack styles, resource requirements, and how melee and ranged weapons work together.
One-handed Sword
Fast melee attacks; certain swords also provide a guard.
Greatsword
Wide melee swings with a charged attack option.
Crossbow
Rapid, focused ranged fire suited to targeting weak points.
Scattershot Bow
Fires several projectiles per shot for close-range damage.
Magic Orb
Uses rechargeable mana instead of Magic Ammo.
Weapon Loadout
Bring one melee and one ranged weapon into each Operation.
EVILBANE Heavenstone Skills & Loadouts
Explore the first playtest's 18 Heavenstone skills and their Attack, Support, and Recovery categories. Understand equipment cost limits, unlocks, and restrictions before planning your loadout.
18 Heavenstone Skills
The first Steam playtest includes Attack, Support, and Recovery abilities.
10-Cost Limit
Your equipped Heavenstones cannot exceed a combined Required Cost of 10.
Lillian
Visit Lillian at Headquarters to unlock or swap Heavenstones. Some unlocks require account progression, specific materials, or both.
Lobby Changes
While waiting in an Operation lobby, press H on keyboard or X on controller to change your Heavenstones.
Limited Uses
Reaching a Heavenstone's Max Uses prevents further use of that Heavenstone for the remainder of the Operation.
EVILBANE System Requirements & Crash Fixes
Check the first Steam playtest's PC requirements and official troubleshooting suggestions. Use the playtest-specific RAM specifications when preparing your system.
Minimum PC
Windows 10, Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 580 6GB.
Recommended PC
Windows 10, Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 32 GB RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 5700 XT.
Crashes & Stuttering
The official playtest FAQ suggests trying Settings > Graphics > DirectX > DX11 for crashes or performance issues, alongside checking GPU drivers and PC specifications.
Notification Glitches
For display glitches triggered by external app notifications in Fullscreen mode, the official FAQ suggests switching to Borderless Windowed.
Controller Support
The first Steam playtest supports Xbox controllers and the PlayStation DualSense.
EVILBANE Frequently Asked Questions
What is EVILBANE?
EVILBANE is a dark fantasy co-op action RPG from Netmarble Monster and Netmarble. Play solo or with up to three allies, switching between melee and ranged weapons.
How do I join the EVILBANE Steam playtest?
Request access on the EVILBANE Steam store page. The announced first Steam playtest runs from October 15, 2026 at 08:00 UTC through October 19, 2026 at 08:00 UTC.
What should beginners do first in EVILBANE?
Review the controls and tutorial, visit the Headquarters weapon stand, and select an Operation at the round table. In EVILBANE, stamina controls sprinting, jumping and rolling.
Which weapons can I use in EVILBANE?
The EVILBANE Steam playtest offers one-handed swords, greatswords, crossbows, scattershot bows and magic orbs. Equip one melee and one ranged weapon for each Operation.
How do Heavenstone skills work in EVILBANE?
EVILBANE Heavenstones provide Attack, Support and Recovery abilities. Equip a loadout with a combined Required Cost of no more than 10, and visit Lillian to unlock or swap skills.
How do I play EVILBANE with friends?
Create a Private Operation in EVILBANE and share its code with your friends. Squads support up to four players, with voice chat and emotes for coordination.
How do I upgrade weapons in EVILBANE?
Bring gold and upgrade materials to Rodrik at EVILBANE Headquarters. Rune Engraving becomes available from weapon upgrade +3, with slot thresholds at +3, +6 and +10.
Does EVILBANE playtest progress carry over?
Progress resets when the first EVILBANE Steam playtest ends and does not carry over to the official release.
What can I try if EVILBANE crashes or stutters?
For EVILBANE playtest crashes or performance issues, try the DX11 graphics option, check GPU drivers and system requirements, and use Borderless Windowed for notification-related display glitches.
Prepare for EVILBANE
Explore EVILBANE guides and prepare your squad for co-op Operations. Visit Steam to wishlist the game and request playtest access.