Developer Behaviour Interactive and publisher Level Infinite, in partnership with TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE, have officially started the Exterminauts Closed Beta on PC. The trial for this co-op third-person PvE shooter runs from 12 to 18 November 2026.
In Exterminauts, you play as an intergalactic field technician tasked with exterminating alien pests at hazardous job sites on other planets. You can sign up on the Exterminauts Steam page for a chance to join the Closed Beta and ship out with a crew on Planet Tian.
What’s in the Exterminauts Closed Beta
This Closed Beta brings new weapons, tasks, alien pests, and a number of surprises. Here is what you can try:
- Specialized combat tools and Overdrive: arm yourself with specialized tools, then push their power to the limit with Overdrive to face increasingly dangerous alien threats.
- A variety of tasks: take on new tasks with your crew while facing unexpected dangers and challenges as an intergalactic field technician.
- Colorful, dangerous job sites: explore a new map on Planet Tian, where alien pest swarms can turn an ordinary job into a fight for survival.
- New waves of alien pests: take down even more alien pests with your crew and clear out the swarms that stand in your way.
- Surprises from Planet Tian: stay alert on the job to find other surprises hidden along the way.
Heading out from the orbital base
Every mission starts from an orbital base and heads to a hazardous job site beyond Earth. With your crew, you have to finish the work under pressure, handle side jobs, then get out as the alien onslaught intensifies.
Every job you complete gives the crew resources to upgrade their gear and tools. That leaves the crew better prepared for harder missions and a wider range of alien threats. Each contract will also bring new obstacles, so you need to adapt, work together, and sharpen your skills to survive the next mission.
The developers on the Closed Beta
Studio Vice President & Executive Producer Louis-Pierre Pharand called this Closed Beta an important moment for Exterminauts. “We’re excited to welcome new recruits so they can experience first-hand the thrill of exterminating alien pests across the galaxy,” he said.
He added, “We can’t wait to see crews in action, exploring the dangers on Tian, and discovering the surprises waiting there. We also want to see how players take on each task in their own style.”
Meanwhile, publishing lead Hakan Hu said Exterminauts offers a different approach to the co-op shooter genre. “This Closed Beta gives players a chance to experience a unique mix of teamwork, improvisation, and chaos on another planet,” he said.
Exterminauts is coming to TwitchCon 2026
Exterminauts will also be at TwitchCon 2026, running from 13 to 15 November 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center in the United States. The developer is setting up a dedicated booth where influencers, creators, and media can try the game first-hand.
On 14 November, the studio will host a LAN party for up to 90 participants. Players will be split into crews of three and compete in a live-streamed PvE challenge. Livestream sessions will also run throughout the event, and a merchandise shop will offer exclusive Exterminauts products.
Exterminauts Information
Here is the key information for Exterminauts:
- Title: Exterminauts
- Genre: co-op third-person PvE shooter
- Closed Beta: 12–18 November 2026, PC
- Release date: To be announced
- Developer / Publisher: Behaviour Interactive / Level Infinite (with TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE)
- Wishlist: Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store (Xbox), Epic Games Store
- Official website: exterminauts.com
About Behaviour Interactive
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is the largest independent game studio in Canada. Its flagship franchise, Dead by Daylight, has been played by nearly 70 million players since its 2016 release. The studio has about 1,200 employees, spread across its Montreal headquarters and offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the United Kingdom.
If you enjoy co-op shooters with a colorful sci-fi atmosphere, this Closed Beta could be a chance to try Exterminauts early with friends.
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