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4th Alpha Preview - Introducing the wild animal skills

Hello, this is GM_John Doe.
Today we want to present the skills of our wild animals.

Wolves are known for living in packs.
In the next Alpha test, wolves will be able to howl.
When a wolf howls, other wolves that are near come and attack together.


Wild boars can now charge.
The character hit by the wild boar charging takes damage, and is temporarily stunned if it hits a wall.


Bears can now slam the ground with their front paws.

The character present in the area where the bear slammed the ground takes damage and is temporarily stunned.
This was the introduction of our wild animal skills that will appear in the 4th Alpha test.

I will come back next time with more information on the new features.

[4th Alpha test schedule:]


You can also check Black Survival: Eternal Return's test schedule on our official calendar.
We hope to see a lot of you!

Let there be glory to the pawn, who reached the end of the despair!

4th Alpha test preview - Custom key bindings

Hello, this is GM_John Doe.

Today we will explain briefly how the custom key bindings new feature works.
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In the 3rd Alpha test, there was only the Quick Cast feature.

In this Alpha test, you will be able to choose your own key bindings for the skills, skill enhancement, camera setting, etc.

The custom key bindings feature has been added mostly from hearing the feedback from our French players.

As you can see in the image, the French keyboard does not use the qwerty system, making it hard to play for our French players.

Do not hesitate to share any inconvenience that you experience with the gameplay or anything else in the future.

We will try to provide the best gameplay experience to all players.

I will see you in the next news!

Let there be glory to the pawn, who reached the end of the despair!


4th Alpha test preview - Saved recipes

Hello, this is GM_John Doe.
Today we are introducing a new feature that will appear in the 4th Alpha test.

We will keep revealing new features of the 4th Alpha test until it begins, so keep an eye on the announcements to see what's new.
The first new feature preview is about saved recipes.
In the last Alpha test, there was already a crafting menu where you could check items information and find for example the location of the items you wanted to collect, etc.

The new feature added in this Alpha test, "Saved recipes", will allow you to do even more than just checking items information.

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In the last test, a lot of players were using the guide from the lobby to plan their strategy ahead of each match.

Observing this, we added this saved recipe system to help players plan ahead more easily.
In the 4th Alpha test, and as you see in the picture above, you will be able to save your preferred items and set the route that you have to take to collect all your items.

Explanation of the different legends that appear on the item images will also be added so that first-time players can understand faster and craft items more easily.

Use this new feature in the 4th Alpha test to plan your own route!

I will come back with more news next time.

Let there be glory to the pawn, who reached the end of the despair!

Check out Wickeline's concept art!

Hello, this is GM_TempuraUdon.
We are introducing Wickeline's concept of art today.



Dr. Wickeline is one of the strongest NPC on the island. In BS:ER, she will have a poison debuff skill.
Like the other players, Wickeline will move around Lumia Island.
If you enter her range at night, she will attack first, so make sure to escape quickly if you are not ready to fight her yet!
Not only Wickeline but also wild animals, in general, will have skills for the upcoming Alpha test.

We will post more details about this in later news so make sure to check it.

I will see you at the next announcement!

Let there be glory to the pawn, who reached the end of the despair!

The 4th Alpha is almost here!


Hello. This is Nimble Neuron.
Today we share with you a piece of information that you were all waiting for: the 4th Alpha schedule!
  • This 4th Alpha test is planned to last for 4 days (96 hours).
  • We will announce how to apply for it in the near future, so make sure to keep an eye out!

We hope a lot of you will be able to participate in this 4th Alpha!

Thank you.

Nimble Neuron
Black Survival: Eternal Return team.

※ Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on the game development's progress. We will inform you of any changes as soon as possible.