diff --git a/scripts/release.sh b/scripts/release.sh
index ee3fbb282..a361a8177 100755
--- a/scripts/release.sh
+++ b/scripts/release.sh
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ echo ""
 
 echo "--- Rust ---"
 cd "$ROOT_DIR"
-cargo test --workspace
+cargo test --workspace --exclude brk_playground
 echo ""
 
 echo "--- JavaScript ---"