Steam Playtests
The Legend of California

Open now · By request

The Legend of California playtest

by Kintsugiyama

The Legend of California is an open world, action-survival shooter set on the mythical Island of California during the gold rush era. Explore a vast, untamed frontier and forge your legacy alone or with friends.

It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.

Access
By request
On playtest since
Sep 17, 2026
Planned release
Coming soon
Developer
Kintsugiyama
Platforms
Windows
Players
Co-op, Multiplayer, Online co-op, Online PvP, PvP
Languages
English

How to join the The Legend of California playtest

  1. Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
  2. Request access to the The Legend of California playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
  3. The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.

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About The Legend of California

The Legend of California is a multiplayer, action-survival FPS set on the Island of California during the gold rush era.

Explore, gather, craft, build, hunt, and fight your way across a vast untamed frontier. Whether you choose to travel alone or work together with friends, your mission on this mythical island is not just to survive, but thrive.

Stay strong, stake your claim, and become the true Legend of California.

  • Discover an expansive, ever-changing open world inspired by the gold rush era that features distinct biomes, challenging PvE encounters, and iconic California landmarks
  • Master FPS combat that rewards precision and skill—whether you’re hunting wildlife to stay alive, taking down hostile encampments for some quick coin, or defending your territory against enemy players in optional PvP
  • Leverage robust gathering and crafting systems to transform the Californian wilderness into everything you need to survive, from weapons for protection and tools for expansion to delicious meals to stay fed and ready
  • Establish and expand your own ranch; build a mine, add stables, and unlock powerful new crafting stations to further customize your slice of the wild
  • Play online on persistent multiplayer servers where you can forge your legacy solo or form a company with up to three other players, sharing resources, buildings, progress, and more

From the game's Steam page.