Gate Guard Simulator Drops New Trailer and Opens Steam Playtest
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Developer Redox Interactive has debuted a new trailer for Gate Guard Simulator during IGN Live 2026, giving players a look at castle security duties and opening up an immediate playtest on Steam.
Job simulators continue to find weird and wonderful new niches, and Redox Interactive is officially throwing its hat into the ring with Gate Guard Simulator. Recently showcased with a fresh gameplay trailer during IGN Live 2026, the upcoming PC title casts players as the ultimate line of defense for a medieval fortress. Your primary directive is simple in theory but chaotic in practice, requiring you to screen visitors, spot villains, and stop troublemakers before they cross the threshold into your stronghold.
The newly revealed footage gives players a better idea of the day-to-day routine, highlighting everything from standard security duties to utilizing your own club and occasionally dealing with flying tomatoes. It taps into the same absurd comedic potential that made games like Papers, Please and various streaming-era occupation sims massive hits with content creators and audiences alike. If you want to see how you handle the stress of castle security, you do not even have to wait for the launch window later this year, because the developers have officially opened up a playtest on Steam.
For those who love titles that thrive on emergent chaos and community-driven streaming moments, this is definitely one to keep on your radar. Job sims live and die by their sandbox interactions and the sheer unpredictability of NPC encounters, so getting early community feedback through a live playtest is a smart move by Redox Interactive. You can check out the full official playtest trailer over at IGN South Africa to see what the gatekeeping life looks like in action before jumping into the Steam playtest yourself.
Tags: Gate Guard Simulator, Redox Interactive, PC Gaming, Steam Playtest, Simulation
Original article: IGN South Africa