Ubisoft Montreal is readying its upcoming multiplayer title, March of Giants, for a public playtest on PC. Led by Rainbow Six Siege veterans such as Xavier Marquis, the studio is introducing a hybrid design that combines elements of traditional lane-based action with macro squad management. The team has scheduled its upcoming Pioneer playtest to run from October 7, 2026, through October 18, 2026, exclusively via Steam. Access will be managed through Steam's playtest request system.
Strategic 4v4 Squad and Hero Mechanics
March of Giants structures its competitive matches around 4v4 team battles where the primary objective is to destroy two enemy Bastions. Players choose from a roster of massive units known as Giants, such as the necromantic hero Ossuary, each equipped with distinct abilities to sway team fights. Alongside direct hero control, players manage secondary tactical assets by commanding groups of soldiers and placing structures called Battleworks to reshape lane dynamics and defensive lines. Matches can range significantly in duration based on team momentum, with complex back-and-forth contests extending past 25 minutes.
Jungle Objectives and Dynamic Buffs
Beyond basic lane combat, the title incorporates explicit side objectives designed to accelerate hero scaling. Players can enter the jungle areas of the map to raid enemy shops, securing gold and earning persistent passive enhancements called Accolades. These upgrades allow teams to supercharge their abilities with expanded range, additional projectiles, or boosted damage output, providing a clear catch-up mechanism or snowball vector during extended stalemates.
Platform and Availability Details
The October playtest marks the primary public window for PC players to test the game's mechanics before wider release phases. Ubisoft has built the playtest explicitly around Steam, requiring interested users to opt in directly through the platform store page. Beyond the scheduled October 7 to October 18 testing window, the developer has not detailed final pricing models or exact full-launch windows.
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