Introduction

The Beacon is a free-to-play fantasy roguelite action RPG on Arbitrum. Season 1 is now active, adding seasonal dungeon progression, BCN reward systems, Kraken Klash, and updated activity around Dawnport. The game is available through browser access and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store.

New players entering Season 1 can also read our The Beacon beginner guide, which explains how to start, where to find dungeons, how stamina works, and how Umbra Shards, Gobloonz, chests, and Premium access connect.

The setting follows adventurers who help establish Dawnport while pushing back the Umbra forces threatening The Beacon’s light.

Lore

Humanity survives under the fading light of The Beacon, which has long held back the chaotic forces of Umbra. As the darkness grows, adventurers sail beyond the capital city-state of Altaris to establish Dawnport, a new settlement and social hub. Players take the role of heroes who enter dangerous dungeons, confront hostile creatures, recover spoils, and support the effort to expand the Beacon’s light.

Gameplay

The Beacon is built around roguelite dungeon runs, where players enter shifting dungeons that can change layout, enemies, weapons, and items between runs. The core objective is to fight through dungeon encounters, collect rewards, and return to Dawnport, which acts as the game’s social hub. Progression also includes character customization, house decoration, seasonal activity, and multiplayer PvE cooperation.

• Dynamic dungeon runs: Each run can present different paths, enemies, weapons, and items.
• Dawnport hub: Players return to a shared settlement between dungeon attempts.
• Customization systems: Character appearance and housing provide progression outside combat.

Economy

The Beacon’s Season 1 economy is built around $BCN reward pools, dungeon completion, Umbra Shards, reward chests, and seasonal events. Season 1 lists a reward pool of more than 7.7 million $BCN, while official terms separate token issuance from Skillcap Inc., the listed developer.

• Seasonal rewards: $BCN rewards are connected to dungeon completion, Umbra Shards, reward chests, and seasonal events.
• NFT roles: Founding Characters, cosmetics, and Writ of Passage items are part of the game economy.