Light and Night brings its beloved otome romance experience to SEA region with a closed beta test starting May 20, 2026

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Story Highlights

  • Light and Night is one of China’s biggest otome games alongside Love and Deepspace and Tears of Themis.
  • The game offers immersive romance mechanics with texting, video calls, and realistic character interactions and charming leads, and more.
  • You can pre-register now to apply for the test, with the download links set to be shared on May 19, 2026.

Tencent Games has revealed that the closed beta for the popular dating sim, Light and Night, will begin on May 20, 2026, for both Android and iOS devices. The game was officially announced a few months ago for players worldwide, following some issues with a fan account, and is expected to launch in Southeast Asia later this year.

Get ready to meet charming male leads and enjoy realistic otome reactions

Okay, fellow otome game lovers, get ready! We’re finally getting our hands on Light and Night after they announced it worldwide. For those who haven’t heard of it, Light and Night is a dating sim that’s considered one of the top six otome games in China – right up there with big names like Love and Deepspace and Tears of Themis.

🎉 Exciting News: Closed Beta Test Dates! 🎉

The Closed Beta Test begins on May 20, 2026! We’re here to help designers understand how to participate and enjoy the test.

✨Here are the details:

✦ Platforms: Available on both Android and iOS.
✦ Test Type: This is a limited-access test that includes in-app purchases.

— Light and Night SEA (@lightnnightsea) May 10, 2026

Welcome to Hwimyeong City! You’re a budding designer whose life takes a romantic turn when you meet the game’s characters. The upcoming release will bring a more realistic dating experience, complete with features like texting and video calls.

How to join the Light and Night CBT

Great news! The first closed beta test for Light and Night begins on May 20, 2026, for both Android and iOS users. This test will be available for a limited time, and while in-app purchases will be possible, your game data will be reset afterward. Here’s how you can sign up to participate:

  • First, visit their official SEA website.
  • After that, tap on PRE-REGISTER NOW.
  • Now, enter your Designer Nickname, email address, and select one of the six available SEA countries.
  • Finally, agree to the terms and tap on Confirm, and you’re done.

If you’re chosen, we’ll send you a download link to the email address you used on May 19, 2026. However, registration and download access will close once we have enough participants, so if you want the game – or if you enjoy otome games in general – please register now.

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2026-05-11 21:12