Participation is completely optional. The Experimental branch is an opt-in experience for players who want to preview upcoming content early and help us catch issues before they reach the main Early Access build. If you'd rather stick with the default Early Access version, you don't need to do anything — you'll keep playing on the default branch as usual. You can opt in whenever you like, and opt back out at any time.
Articles in this section
- How often is the Experimental branch updated?
- Where do I report bugs I find on the Experimental branch?
- What happens to my save when I switch to the Experimental branch?
- Can I play with Default-branch players while on the Experimental branch?
- Is the Experimental branch available on Epic?
- What are the requirements to participate on Xbox?
- How do I join on Xbox?
- How do I switch back to the Default branch?
- Can I have both the Default and Experimental versions installed at the same time?
- Do I have to re-download the entire game?