Kongregate has finally revealed that Kartridge, the upcoming downloadable gaming platform, currently in closed beta, will become available to the public on November 1, 2018.
The Kartridge Open Beta will launch with several distinct features; most notably, it will reward playtime by providing tangible perks to those who level up their account.
Players accrue experience by completing game-specific achievements and collecting unique badges, co-designed by Kartridge and selected development teams.
As players earn experience, their Kartridge account will increase in level. As a reward for their progress, they’ll receive benefits at specific levels that let them purchase any game at a discount or receive a game of their choice for free.
With over 200 games from a total of 100 founding developers, Kartridge’s debut will feature content from industry headliners such as Double Fine, Versus Evil, and Thunder Lotus.
The inaugural platform release will also provide an effortless content upload process, expanding developer tools and analytics, and core community features, including a global platform chat system.
Kartridge is currently in closed beta and will be released as an open beta on November 1, 2018. Players and developers can learn more about the Kartridge platform, and sign up for the ongoing closed beta, at kartridge.com.