Ride To Victory In The Dinolords Closed Alpha Test

Get a taste of the dino-fuelled carnage when Dinolords rides onto Steam with a Closed Alpha Test beginning on October 31st

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK October 8th 2025 - Today, Ghost Ship Publishing and developer Northplay are excited to announce that its upcoming “hack’n’strat” Dinolords is opening its gates for a Closed Alpha Test. Eager adventurers can register their interest in the Closed Alpha now via the game’s official Steam page, where accepted applicants will be amongst the first to get hands on with the dinosaur-driven title from October 31st.

Watch the Closed Alpha trailer here

Mixing real-time strategy with action RPG gameplay, Dinolords brings the Jurassic era to the Middle Ages in a time warp of genres, where the discovery of ancient eggs has led to training Dinosaurs for battle. With the looming threat of war, players must tame these creatures and prepare them for real-time combat, leading them into conflict alongside an ever-growing army.

In the Dinolords Closed Alpha Test, players can take up a sword and ride their trusty dinosaur into battle, experiencing a taste of the game ahead of its Early Access release in 2026. A three-part tutorial immerses players into the world of Dinolords, easing them into a blend of strategy and action-packed combat. Once ready, they’ll charge into battle, tackling four distinct maps and two different game modes to test their “hack’n’strat” skills. Players can also try their hand at establishing their own military stronghold, utilising different systems, like base building, combat strategy, and unit control, to better prepare for action.

As part of the Closed Alpha Test, players will be able to share their feedback through a questionnaire, shaping the future of the game to build the best possible experience for its launch next year.

“We are thrilled to be giving our community a chance to get their first hands-on experience with the game”, said Michael Flarup, CEO of Northplay. “Dinolords is our chance to bring a unique blend of genres to players, and with the Closed Alpha Test, give them a taste of what to expect when the Early Access release launches next year. We are excited to hear what our player base thinks of the game and look forward to the feedback received to help shape Dinolords into the best possible title it can be.”

Dinolords is set to release into Early Access in 2026. The game is available to Wishlist on Steam right now, where you can also sign up for access to the Closed Alpha Test. You can also find out more about the game on Northplay’s website.

Download assets for the Dinolords Closed Alpha Test announcement here.

About Ghost Ship Games

Ghost Ship Games is a Danish game development studio, founded in the spring of 2016 by a group of veteran game developers after years of working together. Ghost Ship Games’ motto is simple: Co-op First. The goal is to take co-operative gameplay to the next level and to make great games, focused on the core gamer. In 2021 Ghost Ship was acquired by Swedish video games holding company Embracer Group. In February 2023, Ghost Ship announced their Ghost Ship Publishing branch. For more information about Ghost Ship Games, please visit: http://www.ghostship.dk

About Northplay

Northplay is a Danish game studio with a heart, dedicated to pursuing fun in everything they can do. The studio was founded in 2016 and has since self-published multiple indie games and produced various entertainment products for a variety of clients. Its upcoming strategy game Dinolords is the studio’s upcoming title published by Ghost Ship Publishing, giving players a chance to ride dinosaurs into medieval battle.