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The open playtest for WILL: Follow The Light is ready for us all starting at Will’s Lighthouse
The puzzle adventure that is WILL: Follow The Light is finally ready for the PC gamers out there to give it all a bit of a playtest, if you have an hour you wish to kill in the game. That is how much of the game that TomorrowHead Studio is ready to offer up to the growing fans so they can make sure that the game is fully ready for the launch in the first half of 2026 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Yes, this does also mean that the console games will not have a chance to experience all of this for WILL: Follow The Light early, but that is the state of gaming out there. Most Early Access and demos are on the PC side well before, or exclusively, on that side of the fence. Don't let that sour you, though, as there is a need to have this title tested and ready for the world.
While it is only an hour of WILL: Follow The Light, there is going to be a lot to do and explore from the sounds of it. We will be starting at the lighthouse that seems to be the base of the daily routine before we board the Molly and set sail. That is where we will hit the exploration aspect to go through the narrative of the game, as well as solve the various puzzles that will be plaguing us along the way. It also looks as if we will have some dog sledding in the mix of the biomes in WILL: Follow The Light, and given the level of realism the team is going for when it comes to all of the locomotion, that should be a bit of a treat for us all. Granted, you still have to request access to the playtest, and you may or may not be able to get in, even if it is listed as "open," but that is how things are panning out for this one. Have a look at the latest video we have to see if it is going to be worth your effort to land a spot in the testing out there.
WILL: Follow The Light — Open Playtest
TomorrowHead Studio its Open Playtest for WILL: Follow The Light on Steam. The game will come to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously in the first half of 2026.
Featuring the first 60 minutes of gameplay, the Open Playtest begins in Will’s Lighthouse with his daily routine, before heading out on his boat, Molly, to continue the adventure. Players can still register to check out the playtest via the button on the game’s Steam page.
WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. Players assume the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern seas, whose routine is shattered when an unexpected radio message reveals a sudden disaster has struck his hometown, and his only son is missing. Determined to find him, Will sets out on a journey aboard his sailing yacht, “Molly.”
Key Features of WILL: Follow The Light:
- A Stunning Northern Wilderness – Breathtaking northern landscapes on land and sea, brought to life in Unreal Engine 5.
- Deep Exploration & Traversal Systems – Realistic sailing and dog sledding mechanics allow players to explore a vast world. The game blends classic walking-sim gameplay with puzzles, set-piece moments, and lifelike traversal systems on sea and on land.
- A Story Of Fathers & Sons – A compelling narrative adventure in a mysterious setting, with puzzles, secrets, and revelations in every chapter. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself.
- Challenging Puzzles & Challenges – Players will solve puzzles rooted in real life, chart their path using an authentic weather station and lifelike navigation system, and traverse snowy trails by dog sled in search of answers.
- A Cinematic Adventure – Experience Will’s story through narration and environmental storytelling.
- Original Soundtrack – An atmospheric blend of experimental textures and unique instruments, seamlessly weaving character themes into the world’s musical narrative.
Are you going to try and give some time to WILL: Follow The Light in this playtest? Do you think that an hour will be enough to uncover anything to fix in the game? Could we see this expand to the consoles down the line, or will it only be in time for the full launch? Is it truly an open playtest if we all have to register for a chance to get in? Let's talk about all of that in the comment section. While WILL: Follow The Light may not be high on the list of titles we're excited for, it does offer up some fun things to look at. So, we'll keep the videos and updates for it flowing out there for those who want them. Let us know if that is you by following the site and all of our socials so you can interact with it all. We do like to give the fans what they are looking for, that's for sure.
