Arise Closed Playtest 4
[p]In parallel with the Early Access launch of Blast, the Arise Closed Playtest 4 opens on March 25, 2026. Free on Steam, this playtest is open to all players and lets you discover the latest improvements while helping shape the game through community feedback.[/p][p][/p][h2]A Redesigned Tutorial for New Players : The Beginner Zone
[/h2][p]The tutorial has been completely reworked to offer a smoother, more natural learning experience. Essential mechanics are introduced progressively and directly within the game world. Combat, exploration, and progression are all designed so players can learn Arise naturally, without breaking the rhythm of the adventure. Players start in the Beginner Zone and later unlock Rift Land. Purchasing Arkhante Land grants more energy and enables efficient resource farming across multiple territories.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]A New Multiplayer Transition Zone[/h2][p]Playtest 4 also introduces a new multiplayer transition zone. This space allows players to travel between different lands while encountering other adventurers along the way. It becomes a true hub within the world of Arise : a place to prepare before a mission, interact with other players, or simply take a break between explorations. The zone also features a combat arena, enabling players to quickly engage in dynamic battles. This addition also allows us to run scalability tests in preparation for the arrival of multiple zones across Artellium with the upcoming Transport Patch.[/p][p]It includes:
• A PvP area where players can challenge each other in 1v1 fights
• A shared space to prepare, interact, and move between lands (Rift and Arkhante for now)[/p][p]This zone is an important step toward a future world map system and deeper multiplayer and transport system.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Express Your Hero’s Identity[/h2][p]Players now have more customization options than ever:[/p]
[/p][h2]Deeper Progression and Optimization[/h2][p]The talent tree has been visually redesigned for clarity, letting players specialize and optimize their builds. New systems include:[/p]
[/p][h2]Explore Arkhante[/h2][p]Adventurers can discover Arkhante, a mystical region in western Artellium, divided into seven magical kingdoms tied to the seven Arkhomes. At the heart of Arkhante is Nephtys, the capital, home to the Crucible, a legendary council carved into rock where Arkhante’s history unfolds.[/p][p]Highlights:[/p]
[/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Hall Chests & Leaderboards[/h2][p]
[/p][p]Each week, players can take on various dungeon challenges to earn these chests, which contain valuable rewards for progression. The greater the achievements, the higher the rewards available at the weekly reset.[/p][p]At the same time, several leaderboards are being introduced to track your performance and compare it with other players like masteries. This adds a new competitive dimension, allowing the most determined adventurers to aim for the top spots.[/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][h2]Music Box[/h2][p]You can now collect music around Artellium to unlock musics. The new Music Box lets you listen to classic and new Cross The Ages soundtracks, from the TCG music released 3 years ago to newer tracks like Fort-Gotens and We Are Heroes.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Challenges[/h2][p]Arena Mode:[/p]
[/p][h2]Join the Closed Playtest 4[/h2][p]The Arise Playtest 4 is exclusively on Steam. Registration is free and open to all, once signed up, you’ll receive your playtest invitation. You can even join after launch![/p][p]Steam:[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]With this new phase, Arise continues to grow, bringing players closer to the ultimate vision of Cross The Ages.[/p]
[/h2][p]The tutorial has been completely reworked to offer a smoother, more natural learning experience. Essential mechanics are introduced progressively and directly within the game world. Combat, exploration, and progression are all designed so players can learn Arise naturally, without breaking the rhythm of the adventure. Players start in the Beginner Zone and later unlock Rift Land. Purchasing Arkhante Land grants more energy and enables efficient resource farming across multiple territories.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]A New Multiplayer Transition Zone[/h2][p]Playtest 4 also introduces a new multiplayer transition zone. This space allows players to travel between different lands while encountering other adventurers along the way. It becomes a true hub within the world of Arise : a place to prepare before a mission, interact with other players, or simply take a break between explorations. The zone also features a combat arena, enabling players to quickly engage in dynamic battles. This addition also allows us to run scalability tests in preparation for the arrival of multiple zones across Artellium with the upcoming Transport Patch.[/p][p]It includes:
• A PvP area where players can challenge each other in 1v1 fights
• A shared space to prepare, interact, and move between lands (Rift and Arkhante for now)[/p][p]This zone is an important step toward a future world map system and deeper multiplayer and transport system.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Express Your Hero’s Identity[/h2][p]Players now have more customization options than ever:[/p]
- [p]Character Customization: Face, hair, eyes, beard… design your avatar exactly how you imagine it [/p]
- [p]Outfits & Progression: Customize your characters with unique outfits unlocked through your mastery. Level up your profession and show off your style everywhere.[/p]
- [p]Fun Emotes: Celebrate, frustrate, or interact using the emote wheel [/p]
- [p]New Air Weapon : Master the Air weapon and unlock an exclusive outfit[/p][p][/p]
[/p][h2]Deeper Progression and Optimization[/h2][p]The talent tree has been visually redesigned for clarity, letting players specialize and optimize their builds. New systems include:[/p]
- [p]Talent Tree: Customize and specialize your abilities. The more you use a skill, the more you master it[/p]
- [p]Personal Inventory: Collect weapons, potions, tools and manage equipped items[/p]
- [p]Masteries: Develop skills depending on your activities : woodcutting, crafting, combat[/p]
[/p][h2]Explore Arkhante[/h2][p]Adventurers can discover Arkhante, a mystical region in western Artellium, divided into seven magical kingdoms tied to the seven Arkhomes. At the heart of Arkhante is Nephtys, the capital, home to the Crucible, a legendary council carved into rock where Arkhante’s history unfolds.[/p][p]Highlights:[/p]
- [p]New exploration zones[/p]
- [p]Challenging dungeons: Cave CERAK, Assault of the Crucible [/p]
- [p]Cooperative battles against creatures[/p]
[/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Hall Chests & Leaderboards[/h2][p]
[/p][p]Each week, players can take on various dungeon challenges to earn these chests, which contain valuable rewards for progression. The greater the achievements, the higher the rewards available at the weekly reset.[/p][p]At the same time, several leaderboards are being introduced to track your performance and compare it with other players like masteries. This adds a new competitive dimension, allowing the most determined adventurers to aim for the top spots.[/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][h2]Music Box[/h2][p]You can now collect music around Artellium to unlock musics. The new Music Box lets you listen to classic and new Cross The Ages soundtracks, from the TCG music released 3 years ago to newer tracks like Fort-Gotens and We Are Heroes.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Challenges[/h2][p]Arena Mode:[/p]
- [p]2v2 Team Deathmatch[/p]
- [p]5-minute combat rounds[/p]
- [p]Earn challenge crystals [/p]
- [p]Symmetrical maps for pure skill-based gameplay[/p]
- [p]Epic vertical run[/p]
- [p]Solo to 4 players[/p]
- [p]Earn challenge crystals[/p]
[/p][h2]Join the Closed Playtest 4[/h2][p]The Arise Playtest 4 is exclusively on Steam. Registration is free and open to all, once signed up, you’ll receive your playtest invitation. You can even join after launch![/p][p]Steam:[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]With this new phase, Arise continues to grow, bringing players closer to the ultimate vision of Cross The Ages.[/p]