Afterglow's Apocalypse MMO Alpha Launches

Shadow Council PTY has launched the closed alpha for Afterglow, their upcoming mobile sandbox MMORPG set in a gritty neon-post-apocalyptic world. With its striking visual style, here's everything you need to know about securing early access.

How to participate in Afterglow's closed alpha

The alpha test is currently underway. Interested players can register through Shadow Council PTY's official playtest application form. Approved participants will receive access to testing guidelines and terms of service documents.

Developers have included an anonymous feedback system, giving testers direct communication channels with the team. This rare opportunity lets early players shape the game's development while experiencing its unique mechanics before launch.

Game world and setting

Afterglow unfolds 77 years after nuclear devastation, focusing on the American Southwest where your refugee character struggles to survive in this lawless wasteland.

Breaking from conventional MMORPGs, Afterglow features semi-idle gameplay. Players can complete sessions in minutes, delegate tasks to their squad, and log off while their team continues missions autonomously.

The Wasteland offers various engagement options - from scavenging abandoned settlements and resource hunting to tactical combat against hostile factions. Battles occur in separate turn-based strategy encounters.

Visually, Afterglow blends post-apocalyptic survival with 80s synthwave aesthetics: endless deserts, salvaged retro-tech, glowing neon ruins, and vintage cassette tapes create a world where every resource matters in this hand-built dystopia.

Additional features will follow this alpha phase. Stay tuned for our next exclusive on Watcher of Realms' 2nd Anniversary.