Blue Dot Games are excited to announce that a new demo of their upcoming squad-based shooter ‘83 is coming to Steam and will be a part of Steam Next Fest, which starts on October 13th, 2025. It will also be available during a preview period starting October 6th, where players can join in at the dates / times listed below:
As outlined in the ’83 Steam Next Fest FAQ doc, to ensure stability during Next Fest, battles will be capped at 30v30 players, in matches that are designed to last around 30-40 minutes. The full Early Access release will support 40v40 servers.
Set in an alternate 1983 where the Cold War escalated into an all-out warzone, ‘83 places players in a tense, realistic battlefield scenario. Featuring historically inspired weapons, vehicles, and environments, the game focuses on teamwork, strategy and intense combat. In the upcoming Next Fest Demo players can explore the Norwegian Fjord map for the first time, fighting as either the United States Army or the Soviet Ground Forces. The demo features Assault Mode – a two round fast paced experience, where attackers must capture all enemy objectives while defenders try to hold them off until the time runs out, achieve a lockdown, or deplete the opposing team’s reinforcement tickets.
The Norwegian Fjord Map takes players to a key battleground along the rugged coastline, where NATO and Soviet forces fight for control of vital sea routes and coastal strongholds. Mountain passes, fortified bunkers set deep into the rock, and coastal facilities offer diverse tactical opportunities and demand flexibility from both attackers and defenders. It’s the smallest of the three maps planned for Early Access, making it ideal for fast-paced, objective-driven combat.
