Exterminauts, the third-person co-op shooter from Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight), published by Level Infinite, starts its closed beta on PC today. The test opens this Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. PT, and runs until November 18, exclusively on Steam.
To take part, players must request access on the game's Steam page. Access is limited and signing up does not guarantee a spot in the test, but pre-load is already available for players who have been selected.
What is new in the beta
According to Behaviour, the closed beta brings new weapons, tasks, alien pests and a new map, plus a gameplay trailer offering an overview of the test. The studio also released videos explaining systems such as Overdrive, which turns work tools into devastating weapons, and the upgrade terminal.
A blue-collar shooter on planet Tian
In Exterminauts, three-player crews take on the role of field technicians hired by megacorporations to exterminate alien infestations on planet Tian. Missions involve completing contracts, repairing infrastructure and extracting before encounters with the creatures spiral out of control — and every bullet costs company money, according to the game's premise.
The game was announced at gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2026 and is set to launch in 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save. In an interview with Wccftech, the team said the game does not use generative AI.
TwitchCon San Diego
Behaviour is also bringing Exterminauts to TwitchCon San Diego, November 13–15, with hands-on sessions and a LAN event for up to 90 participants, in three-player crews, on November 14.
Image credit: Behaviour Interactive / Level Infinite, official game art from the Steam page.
Sources
- MonsterVine — Exterminauts PC Closed Beta Begins November 12
- Exterminauts on Steam
- Official Exterminauts website
- Wccftech — interview with Behaviour Interactive
- Official beta gameplay trailer (YouTube)
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