# 🎮 AGV Invites You to the Next Level: Golden Tides - Exclusive Playtest for the Arbitrum DAO **URL:** \ **Category:** Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV)\ **Created:** [October 21, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109 "2025-10-21T15:32:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ArbitrumGaming](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/arbitrumgaming/32/15471_2.png) [@ArbitrumGaming](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ArbitrumGaming)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/1 "2025-10-21T15:32:35Z")
**Level 2: Golden Tides — 2025-11-06T17:00:00Z** ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/c/c2ac4a4433552cc19b89b18938ab721968917189.png) Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) has been hard at work backing builders, deploying capital, and helping level up the gaming ecosystem on Arbitrum. Now, we’re excited to invite DAO members to experience that momentum firsthand. **Welcome to the Next Level!** Next Level is a series of quarterly playtest sessions that give Arbitrum DAO members and community stakeholders exclusive early access to games building on Arbitrum. Each session is an opportunity for DAO members to get their hands on early builds and interact directly with development teams while fostering more excitement for gaming within the Arbitrum DAO. * * * **Now Loading: Golden Tides** ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/e/e09c421b75e85095b05b267f282559698f52a805.png) [Golden Tides](https://www.goldentides.gg/) is a pirate PVP adventure MOBA where you and your crew dive into explosive battles across land and sea. Some sail for victory, some for fun. No matter the goal, every 20–25 minute voyage is full of unpredictable encounters, epic ship battles, and tales worth telling at the tavern. Check out the trailer below: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/8/88d675b017cacec2cbfa35fca46dc3273d75bc79.jpeg "Updated Golden Tides Trailer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9YDJrdZy0) **Rewards for Playtesters** Arbitrum DAO members who participate the Next Level: Golden Tides playtest will receive a free NFT from the [Golden Tides Gen 1 Skins collection](https://opensea.io/collection/golden-tides-gen1-skins) so they can sail the high seas in style! ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/c/caf5b27416a6a27fd30a2adb2c6711c05aaa2181.jpeg) * * * **Psychedelic Games** ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/b/bc82f26427d1dd64e856317e2e465f6dfc50dd22.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/5/51c408279d5cd3aef1ed24120f4df7cc92847a5b.png) Golden Tides is built by Psychedelic Games, a global crew with deep roots in MOBAs, competitive gaming, and top-tier storytelling. The team includes veterans behind some of the biggest online games in the world, including League of Legends, Smite, Fortnite, PubG, CoD: Warzone, and ARK Survival Evolved. Now, they’re channeling that experience into something bold, fresh, and unforgettable. Here’s a special message from Devin Richman, CEO of Psychedelic Games: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/1/1b3ab5d788646094c197067164c54b35b490bd27.jpeg "Arb Dao invite") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-_ThIZB7h0) The devs have also prepared a [Quick Start Guide](https://goldentides.notion.site/Getting-Started-Arbitrum-DAO-28dc033eff15800baddedab3de17111d) to give you an overview of how to play Golden Tides ahead of the playtest. The Psychedelic Games team will kick off this Next Level session with a live intro and Q&A on [Golden Tides’ Discord](https://discord.gg/goldentides), followed by a 60-minute private playtest exclusively for DAO members. * * * 🎟 **How to Join the Next Level: Golden Tides Playtest** 1. Reply to this thread with “AHOY!” to receive your referral code via private message. 2. Download the [Golden Tides client](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/golden-tides-golden-tides-pre-alpha-63d09f) on Epic Games 3. When asked, input your referral code to gain access to the playtest server. 4. Join the [Golden Tides Discord server](https://discord.gg/goldentides) for event kickoff, Q&A, and community chat at 5 PM UTC, November 6. * * * **Minimum PC Specs:** ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/arbitrum1/original/2X/8/84ab000491c263901c62e0faa5f674264ea48a24.jpeg) * * * Whether you’re an avid gamer, a De-Fi maxi, or just here for the DAO vibes, all are welcome. This is your chance to connect directly with the games and builders shaping the next era of entertainment on Arbitrum. 🕹 Add Golden Tides to your [Steam Wishlist](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3650580?beta=1) 🐦 Follow[@GoldenTides\_gg](https://x.com/goldentides_gg) on X 🎮 We’ll See You On the Next Level ---
**Author:** ![amanwithwings](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/amanwithwings/32/14804_2.png) [@amanwithwings](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/amanwithwings)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2025, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/2 "2025-10-22T06:31:56Z")
AHOY! Lessgoo excited to test this one ---
**Author:** ![Zeptimus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/zeptimus/32/5471_2.png) [@Zeptimus](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Zeptimus)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/3 "2025-10-22T10:32:50Z")
AHOY! Id love to try it out ---
**Author:** ![jameskbh](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/jameskbh/32/2667_2.png) [@jameskbh](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/jameskbh)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/4 "2025-10-23T10:33:59Z")
AHOY! Interested to try this one ---
**Author:** ![Tekr0x.eth](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/tekr0x.eth/32/2289_2.png) [@Tekr0x.eth](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Tekr0x.eth)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/5 "2025-10-28T09:05:10Z")
AHOY! Excited to sail with you! ---
**Author:** ![0xDonPepe](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/0xdonpepe/32/5989_2.png) [@0xDonPepe](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/0xDonPepe)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/6 "2025-10-29T21:46:47Z")
AHOY! Ready to dive in and start testing this game! ---
**Author:** ![Euphoria](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/euphoria/32/14303_2.png) [@Euphoria](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Euphoria)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/7 "2025-10-30T05:50:39Z")
AHOY! Would love to test and sail :D! ---
**Author:** ![420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/7ab992/32.png) [@420](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/420)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/8 "2025-10-31T22:38:08Z")
AHOY! Pumped up to sail this ship with you to VALHALLA​:rocket:🔥 ---
**Author:** ![devranjan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@devranjan](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/devranjan)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/9 "2025-11-01T03:40:37Z")
AHOY ! I am ready to dive in. ---
**Author:** ![Amolajo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/cdc98d/32.png) [@Amolajo1](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Amolajo1)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/10 "2025-11-06T15:38:49Z")
AHOY. Looking forward to the playtest ---
**Author:** ![ArbitrumGaming](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/arbitrumgaming/32/15471_2.png) [@ArbitrumGaming](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ArbitrumGaming)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/11 "2025-11-06T16:58:29Z")
The playtest is about to begin - join us on the Golden Tides [discord server](https://discord.com/channels/941052232512712774/1158414849886396488) and download the game on [Epic Games](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/golden-tides-golden-tides-pre-alpha-63d09f)! ---
**Author:** ![ArbitrumGaming](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/arbitrumgaming/32/15471_2.png) [@ArbitrumGaming](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ArbitrumGaming)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/agv-invites-you-to-the-next-level-golden-tides-exclusive-playtest-for-the-arbitrum-dao/30109/12 "2025-11-12T19:51:25Z")
Thanks to all who joined for our Golden Tides playtest; we had a blast battling over hidden treasure with the DAO and the development team! If you participated in the playtest, please consider sharing your honest thoughts on the game so we can provide the Psychedelic Games team with some feedback - they’re very receptive to hearing what you thought of their game.