Looking to rally a hyped-up community and take your playtests to the next level? Forget boring forms and generic Discord bots, your studio deserves a tool that actually gets what itâs like to be deep in the game dev trenches. Thatâs where FirstLook swoops in, built with both devs and players in mind!
1. Effortless Playtester Onboarding & Community Building đ
Bringing enthusiastic playtesters into your community shouldn't be a chore! FirstLook lets you:
- â˘Onboard new testers in one click no more wrestling with forms or messy spreadsheets.
- â˘Create branded sign-up experiences on your own website, complete with your gameâs unique visuals.
- â˘Instantly assign Discord roles and organize your server, keeping it secure and ready for action.
With FirstLook, playtesters feel welcomed, and you avoid hours of repetitive admin work.
2. Seamless & Secure Key Distribution đď¸
Managing playtest keys for multiple platforms? Itâs easy with FirstLookâs key distribution tools:
- â˘Instantly deliver game keys for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, or Epic Games.
- â˘Control access with NDAs, Steam Authentication, and email confirmations for extra peace of mind.
- â˘Reward your most engaged testers with exclusive friend invites and referral codes, growing your community organically.
From indie to AAA, studios trust FirstLook as one of the best gaming community tools to safely scale their playtests.
3. Grow, Engage, and Delight Your Community đŹ
Your playtest community are your future superfans!
- â˘Boost your Discord with automatic role assignments, activity tracking, and built-in survey tools.
- â˘Run engaging, Discord-native surveys for instant feedback, ideas, and bug discoveries.
- â˘Create gamified waitlists and referral programs, motivating testers to invite friends and compete for early access.
Filter your community by playtime or engagement, and reward the real MVPs with special perks - thatâs the heart of building a standout community.
Working with FirstLook has been an absolute game-changer for us at Ruckus. The team moves with exceptional speed, whether itâs rolling out new features or responding to our questions, their customer service consistently exceeds expectations.
One of the standout aspects is how FirstLook aggregates data across platforms like Steam and Discord. That kind of cross-platform visibility is invaluable for understanding our players and making better development decisions! Alexandra Takei, Studio Business Director & Game Development Producer @ Ruckus Studios
4. Save Time - Focus on Making Great Games âąď¸
Time is your most valuable resource. FirstLook helps you:
- â˘Replace clunky forms and scattered emails with one seamless platform built for studios.
- â˘Get started for free: unlimited sign-ups and your first 50 invited players, risk free!
- â˘Give players a polished, mobile-friendly journey that encourages feedback and keeps participation high.
5. Showcase Your Studio and Connect with Content â¨
At FirstLook, weâre passionate about your studio and your game.
- â˘We regularly highlight developer stories and games with features and content pieces.
- â˘For example, check out our studio spotlight on âLORTâ by Big Distraction, where we share how our community shaped their journey.
- â˘These spotlights help you engage players even before launch, building excitement that lasts well beyond.
Level Up Your Community with the Best Gaming Community Tools đ
Ready to take your playtesting and community engagement to the next level? With FirstLook, game studios get everything needed to build a thriving community, gather instant feedback, and showcase their talent.
Start for free today and join the studios who trust FirstLook!
