Vaultbreakers Gets Free Steam Demo as Square Enix Collective Returns With BetaDwarf Partnership

BetaDwarf and Square Enix Collective have announced a new publishing partnership for Vaultbreakers, alongside the release of a free playable demo on Steam.

The announcement was made during the Triple-i Initiative showcase, where the companies also debuted a new trailer highlighting the upcoming action-RPG and its newly available demo.

A High-Stakes Extraction Action-RPG

Vaultbreakers is a top-down extraction action-RPG designed to support both solo players and groups of friends.

The game combines PvE and PvPvE gameplay, putting players against challenging bosses while they explore a dynamic world that responds to their actions.

Players will take part in heroic brawler-style combat, search for valuable lost relics, and ultimately attempt to escape with what they have recovered.

The extraction-focused gameplay means surviving the encounter is just as important as defeating enemies and collecting rewards.

Square Enix Collective Returns

Vaultbreakers also marks the return of Square Enix Collective, the global division of Square Enix Ltd. focused on supporting independent developers through funding, investment, and publishing assistance.

As part of the partnership, BetaDwarf will work with the re-established Square Enix Collective to bring Vaultbreakers to players.

Square Enix Collective is also opening the door for additional independent developers, inviting studios to submit game projects across all genres.

The division says it is looking to establish sustainable, long-term relationships with developers while allowing creators to maintain creative control over their projects.

Free Demo Available Now

Players interested in Vaultbreakers can try the game through its free demo, which is available now on Steam.

The demo gives players an opportunity to experience the game's extraction-focused combat and explore what BetaDwarf is building ahead of its full release.

With BetaDwarf and Square Enix Collective now working together, Vaultbreakers represents the first major partnership announced as the re-established publishing division begins looking for more independent projects.

For players looking for a cooperative action-RPG with extraction mechanics, boss encounters, and PvPvE gameplay, Vaultbreakers is now available to sample through its free Steam demo.