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Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program barely raised its head, but details of what's inside have already been leaked.
The Playtest Program is "related to a new feature for the Nintendo Switch Online service offered for the Nintendo Switch system." X/Twitter user Ethan_ThisGuy shared some images of the contents, and while Nintendo quickly erased them, Insider Gaming described them.
“In this game, the goal is to work with others to fully “develop” a massive, expansive planet by utilising creativity and farmed resources. As you progress across the planet, you’ll discover new lands, enemies, and resources that will become essential in your journey,” the images said.
Moreover, “throughout your adventure, players will be granted special tools known as Beacons. These Beacons emit a heating light that purifies and developers the land. The higher your Beacon is placed, the wider its Beacon Zone becomes. Within your Beacon Zone, your best work can be done. Players will repeat this process until their current Planetary Block is considered fully developed.”
It seems like the game is going to be a multiplayer online experience in Nintendo's signature style.
But that's not all. The datamined information shared by a Bluesky user called Sky suggests the playtest's codename is Rockstock, it has some mini-games, and it was developed by Nintendo EPD 4, which made 1-2-Switch, Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo Switch Sports, and more.
There were also song files, images from character creation, and other bits found in the files. It might even have PvP!
Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program will end on November 5, so we have a lot of time to learn some more fun facts. Stay tuned and join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Reddit, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.