Netmarble has officially announced the closed beta test (CBT) for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its highly anticipated open-world action RPG and spiritual successor to Grand Cross. The game was recently showcased at Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live, where a new trailer narrated by Meliodas revealed expansive environments, underwater traversal, aerial combat, and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Players will take on the role of Tristan, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, as they explore the continent of Britannia through a multiverse storyline exclusive to this title. The CBT will be available on PC and PlayStation 5, with recruitment now live via Nearable’s official beta portal. Participants will be selected through a survey process, and full details will be sent via email to chosen testers. alongside the CBT, we got a new trailer:

Unlike its predecessor, Origin emphasizes freedom of movement and immersive world-building, allowing players to dive underwater, fly across landscapes, and interact with dynamic environments. With its blend of anime-inspired visuals, expansive gameplay systems, and lore-rich narrative, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is shaping up to be one of Nearable’s most ambitious titles to date. You can get more updates in their X/Twitter account.