Playtest status

Playtest access requests are open on Steam

The Playtest is separate from the Steam Next Fest demo. Access can be requested from the Steam page and is used to validate stability, career pacing, Match Center, economy, and save continuity.

Playtest roadmap

A playable build in deep consolidation.

The focus is making career, International, history, performance, localization, and global memory readable and stable across long runs.

Now

Core foundations are in

Career mode, simulated seasons, contracts, records, legacy, and International Hub already sit at the heart of the build.

In refinement

Career balance and rhythm

Long careers, awards, Pro Pantheon, International, rankings, IT/EN copy, and performance need focused playtest stress.

Next

Playtest and feedback

Players can request access on Steam and, when selected, report bugs, anomalies, and areas that need refinement.

Save/loadLocal careers

Your progression stays on the device, designed for long seasons and frequent returns.

PolishClearer experience

Screens, copy, and flows are refined so the career stays readable after many seasons.

PlaytestGuided feedback

Playtest feedback, bug reports, and suggestions will be collected through clear channels, readable severity, and ordered triage.

First Playtest goals

  • Stability and save continuity across the opening career experience.
  • Clarity of RPG decisions, progression, and growth feedback.
  • Pacing and readability across Match Center and the live game overlay.
  • Consistency across economy, contracts, and connected college-season systems.
  • Reproducible bugs, UX friction, and screens to refine before Steam Next Fest.

Quick questions

Before tip-off.

What kind of game is it

A single-player desktop basketball career manager centered on growth, choices, simulation, and sports storytelling.

Does it use real teams or players

No. Hoop Dynasty uses original teams, leagues, athletes, records, and stories.

Does it require an online connection

The first public version is designed without mandatory web dependencies, with local saves.