It was perhaps inevitable that details would leak regarding an upcoming Nintendo Switch Online playtest, which had been closely guarded in secrecy—until now.
Before the event even begins, information has surfaced about what the program entails.
Reportedly, players will be testing out a new Nintendo MMO project that revolves around collaborating to build and develop a planet.
According to Vooks.net, individuals selected for the Nintendo Switch Online playtest can now access a website with details about the experience, which is set to run from October 23 to November 5.
The game seems somewhat akin to a Minecraft-like MMO, where players collect resources and build on a large shared planet.
Beacons are said to be a key element in the game. Once a player places a beacon on the planet, only they will have control over building and editing within that area.
Players are encouraged to keep their valuable items in these beacon zones for safety. Outside of these zones, however, other players can freely modify structures and face enemies.
There is also reportedly a social area known as the “Dev Core,” where players can relax and interact with others in a more casual environment.
This is also where players need to go to level up their characters, with progression centered around placing and upgrading beacons.
No official name for the project has been announced yet, but it seems to be a completely new IP. From the screenshots, the game may have a visual style similar to Nintendo’s *Pushmo*. It is still unclear which developer is responsible for the title.
Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack recently celebrated its third anniversary, teasing that more content is on the way for subscribers.
As part of that, *Banjo-Tooie* will become available to members starting this Friday, October 25.
