Imagine commanding an army of both medieval knights and ferocious dinosaurs in a colorful blend of RTS and ARPG. This is the essence of Dinolords, where you’ll soon have the chance to participate in a closed alpha playtest. Scheduled for the end of this month, players can sign up to explore the game’s vibrant world.

In a recent announcement, developer Northplay described the closed alpha as a ‘small slice’ of the game. It will include a three-part tutorial where players can experience the basic mechanics as well as four distinct maps and two different game modes, alongside a campaign setup with cross-level progression.

Notably, the playtest will emphasize the Viking faction but will also allow players to control various dinosaur units. This will provide an opportunity to dive into Dinolords’ core systems, including traditional RTS mechanics like base building and unit management as well as more combat-focused ARPG elements.

Those eager to join the fun can request access on the Dinolords Steam page. However, Northplay clarifies that not everyone who applies will receive an invitation, and participants will be admitted in batches starting end of October.