How long does the beta playtest last?

Two weeks: the beta ends on 15 October 2026.

Gameplay opened on 30 September 2026.
It was first announced as one week; Beta Patch 2 extended it to two.
Progress is wiped between test phases, so treat everything you own now as temporary.

Changed in Beta Patch 2: before the end date was announced, the beta was expected to last about 2 weeks.

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Sources (7)

Speaker	Tier	Said on
phyzixteacher	Developer	2 Oct 2026
Not named	Trusted player	2 Oct 2026
Official patch notes: Beta Patch 2	Official	2 Oct 2026

Paraphrased from the Citadel Discord. Developers and official documents are named; other players by trust tier. Last verified 4 Oct 2026 for Beta Patch 2.

Also drawn from

Beta Patch 2 (official patch notes): Beta extended from one week to two; it ends on 15 October 2026
Beta 1 (wipe 1): Gameplay opened 30 Sep 2026
Answer: Will progress be wiped after the beta?: There are wipes between test phases
Starter guide: What Citadel is and what you can lose: Treat everything you own now as temporary

Replaces: How long does the beta playtest last? (earlier answer)

Collected from the Citadel Discord and added on 3 Oct 2026.