World War 3 News

World War 3 will be playable for free from May 21 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT until May 25 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT as part of a new Public Stress Test!

Our objective is to put our servers through their paces by inviting as many players as possible to play World War 3 in a single evening. We’ve finetuned the World War 3 experience with improvements made possible based on community feedback and our own findings, so we can’t wait to see what you make of it.

Play during the Public Stress Test to earn +50% boosted XP!

It’s easy to take part in the Public Stress Test:

• Download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES now or from Steam on May 20 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT (if you’re playing on Steam, you need to request access to the Public Stress Test — scroll down for more on that in the FAQ).
• Create a MY.GAMES account and sign in.
• Hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! No purchase is necessary, there are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

If you haven’t bought a Closed Beta Pack yet, it’s a golden opportunity to see what everyone’s raving about first-hand. If you have been playing the Closed Beta, why not invite your friends to join the fight? Squad up for a few rounds of Tactical Ops and Team Deathmatch and show them the ropes – after all, there’s strength in numbers!

Got questions about the Public Stress Test? Cast your eyes further down the page to read our detailed FAQ! In the meantime, prepare for battle by joining the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, signing up to the official newsletter for the latest news and special offers, and checking out a raft of awesome gameplay videos on YouTube.
[h2]WORLD WAR 3 | PUBLIC STRESS TEST: FAQ[/h2]
What is the Public Stress Test and how does it differ from the Closed Beta Test?

The Public Stress Test is a limited-time event taking place within the Closed Beta Test from May 21 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT until May 25 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT. While World War 3 is currently only playable by players who purchase a Closed Beta Pack, when the Public Stress Test is active, anyone can play the World War 3 Closed Beta Test. No purchase is necessary, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one. Just make sure your PC’s specs are up to scratch!

What content will be playable during the Public Stress Test?

The Public Stress Test gives all players the chance to progress through the full World War 3 Closed Beta Test. As long as it’s already in the game, nothing is off-limits!

How do I get started?

Simply download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES from May 20, create a MY.GAMES account, sign in, and play! If you want to play on Steam, read the next question and answer.

Once you’re ready, hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! There are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

How do I sign up to play on Steam?

Head to the World War 3 page on Steam, scroll down to just underneath the trailers and screenshots, and click ‘Request Access’. Confirm your request, and you’re clear to play World War 3 from May 21!

Can I provide feedback on the Public Stress Test?

Yes, we’re counting on it! While we hope the Public Stress Test goes off without a hitch, you may encounter some technical or gameplay-related issues. Be sure to report any bugs and other issues on our dedicated cbt-feedback channels on Discord. You will also receive a prompt in MY.GAMES GameCenter to complete a survey after playing the game for approximately two hours.

If you just want to share your experience with other players, you can also join the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.

Can I carry on playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends?

Yes! To continue playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends, just purchase a Closed Beta Pack from either MY.GAMES or Steam.

Will my progress from the Public Stress Test be saved?

Any progress made during the Public Stress Test will carry over throughout the rest of the Closed Beta Test. Certain progress, such as XP earned, will be reset before the Open Beta launch to ensure all players start the fight on a level playing field.

Closed Beta Pack contents, Twitch Drops, and special rewards received via subscriptions and referrals during the Closed Beta period will be saved permanently and available to use when the free-to-play Open Beta launches.

World War 3 will be playable for free from April 30 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT until May 2 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT as part of a new Public Stress Test!

Our objective is to put our servers through their paces by inviting as many players as possible to play World War 3 in a single evening. We’ve finetuned the World War 3 experience with improvements made possible based on community feedback and our own findings, so we can’t wait to see what you make of it.

Play during the Public Stress Test to earn +50% boosted XP!

It’s easy to take part in the Public Stress Test:

• Download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES now or from Steam on April 29 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT (if you’re playing on Steam, you need to request access to the Public Stress Test — scroll down for more on that in the FAQ).
• Create a MY.GAMES account and sign in.
• Hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! No purchase is necessary, there are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

If you haven’t bought a Closed Beta Pack yet, it’s a golden opportunity to see what everyone’s raving about first-hand. If you have been playing the Closed Beta, why not invite your friends to join the fight? Squad up for a few rounds of Tactical Ops and Team Deathmatch and show them the ropes – after all, there’s strength in numbers!

Got questions about the Public Stress Test? Cast your eyes further down the page to read our detailed FAQ! In the meantime, prepare for battle by joining the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, signing up to the official newsletter for the latest news and special offers, and checking out a raft of awesome gameplay videos on YouTube.

 
[h2]WORLD WAR 3 | PUBLIC STRESS TEST: FAQ[/h2]
What is the Public Stress Test and how does it differ from the Closed Beta Test?

The Public Stress Test is a limited-time event taking place within the Closed Beta Test from April 30 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT until May 2 at 19:00 CEST/18:00 BST/10:00 PDT/13:00 EDT. While World War 3 is currently only playable by players who purchase a Closed Beta Pack, when the Public Stress Test is active, anyone can play the World War 3 Closed Beta Test. No purchase is necessary, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one. Just make sure your PC’s specs are up to scratch!

What content will be playable during the Public Stress Test?

The Public Stress Test gives all players the chance to progress through the full World War 3 Closed Beta Test. As long as it’s already in the game, nothing is off-limits!

How do I get started?

Simply download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES from April 29, create a MY.GAMES account, sign in, and play! If you want to play on Steam, read the next question and answer.

Once you’re ready, hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! There are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

How do I sign up to play on Steam?

Head to the World War 3 page on Steam, scroll down to just underneath the trailers and screenshots, and click ‘Request Access’. Confirm your request, and you’re clear to play World War 3 from April 30!

Can I provide feedback on the Public Stress Test?

Yes, we’re counting on it! While we hope the Public Stress Test goes off without a hitch, you may encounter some technical or gameplay-related issues. Be sure to report any bugs and other issues on our dedicated cbt-feedback channels on Discord. You will also receive a prompt in MY.GAMES GameCenter to complete a survey after playing the game for approximately two hours.

If you just want to share your experience with other players, you can also join the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.

Can I carry on playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends?

Yes! To continue playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends, just purchase a Closed Beta Pack from either MY.GAMES or Steam.

Will my progress from the Public Stress Test be saved?

Any progress made during the Public Stress Test will carry over throughout the rest of the Closed Beta Test. Certain progress, such as XP earned, will be reset before the Open Beta launch to ensure all players start the fight on a level playing field.

Closed Beta Pack contents, Twitch Drops, and special rewards received via subscriptions and referrals during the Closed Beta period will be saved permanently and available to use when the free-to-play Open Beta launches.

We have made the decision to postpone the free-to-play Open Beta launch of World War 3. A new release date will be announced in the near future. 

World War 3 has improved and changed for the better as a direct result of your cumulative playtime and feedback throughout the Closed Beta. That said, it’s clear from recent open tests that we still have a bit of work to do before the game is technically ready to welcome a larger audience.

We will use this extra time to polish the game, resolve network errors, improve server stability, and ensure World War 3 delivers on our vision of a thrilling online FPS experience that’s free and accessible to all players.

Thank you for all your continued support, patience, and understanding—we can’t wait for everyone to join the fray in Open Beta. In the meantime, World War 3 remains active and playable to anyone who purchases a Closed Beta Pack. If you have any feedback during this phase, be sure to drop it over on the official World War 3 Discord channel.

Stay tuned for more news about the exciting future of World War 3!

Dear World War 3 Community,

We want to thank you for your continued support throughout the World War 3 Closed Beta Test and the recent Public Stress Tests. Even though certain issues arose, we received great feedback from you that allowed us to quickly deliver improvements to sound, performance (with significantly reduced timeouts), and other gameplay elements. 

However, there are other persistent issues that we are currently aware of. These include:

• Players receiving the "Something went wrong" error during matchmaking
• Endless matchmaking does not result in players finding matches
• Players not properly joining ongoing matches
• Unbalanced teams created during matchmaking

We want to assure you that resolving these issues is currently our top priority. World War 3 underwent several maintenances this week to deploy various fixes, with more planned in the coming days that take aim at matchmaking issues.

We couldn’t have identified these issues without your continued support and playtime on World War 3. Thank you for sticking with the game and helping us work out the kinks! As we promised back in November, our mission with the Closed Beta is to provide an excellent, stable FPS experience that everyone can enjoy – we’re getting closer to achieving that with every update.

Keep an eye out for maintenance and update news on Twitter, and join the official World War 3 Discord channel for more news, discussions, and to send us your feedback. If you need help and your issue is not addressed anywhere else, please contact the Support team.

- The World War 3 Team

A localized version of this article will be available in French, German, Polish, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish on March 21.

Ready for another round? World War 3 will be playable for free on March 12 from 19:00 CET/18:00 GMT/10:00 PT/13:00 ET until 23:00 CET/22:00 GMT/14:00 PT/17:00 ET as part of a new Public Stress Test!

The goal for round two is to once again put the servers through their paces by inviting as many players as possible to play World War 3 in a single evening. This time, we’ll also be testing improvements and fixes made possible thanks to your feedback from the previous Public Stress Test, as well as our own findings.

To celebrate the occasion, everyone who logs in and plays World War 3 Public Stress Test on March 12 will receive the exclusive Spartan Vest (Dark)! If you’re eligible to receive it, the Vest will be added to your Inventory after the end of the Public Stress Test.

It’s easy to take part in the Public Stress Test:

• Download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES now or from Steam on March 11 at 19:00 CET/18:00 GMT/10:00 PT/13:00 ET (if you’re playing on Steam, you need to request access to the Public Stress Test — scroll down for more on that in the FAQ).
• Create a MY.GAMES account and sign in.
• Hit the battlefield for four hours of thrilling online battles! No purchase is necessary, there are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

If you haven’t bought a Closed Beta Pack yet, it’s a golden opportunity to see what everyone’s raving about first-hand. If you have been playing the Closed Beta, why not invite your friends to join the fight? Squad up for a few rounds of Tactical Ops and Team Deathmatch and show them the ropes – after all, there’s strength in numbers!

Got questions about the Public Stress Test? Cast your eyes further down the page to read our detailed FAQ! In the meantime, prepare for battle by joining the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, signing up to the official newsletter for the latest news and special offers, and checking out a raft of awesome gameplay videos on YouTube.
[h2]WORLD WAR 3 | PUBLIC STRESS TEST: FAQ[/h2]
What is the Public Stress Test and how does it differ from the Closed Beta Test?

The Public Stress Test is a limited-time event taking place within the Closed Beta Test on March 12 from 19:00 CET/18:00 GMT/10:00 PT/13:00 ET until 23:00 CET/22:00 GMT/14:00 PT/17:00 ET. While World War 3 is currently only playable by players who purchase a Closed Beta Pack, when the Public Stress Test is active, anyone can play the World War 3 Closed Beta Test. No purchase is necessary, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one. Just make sure your PC’s specs are up to scratch!

What content will be playable during the Public Stress Test?

The Public Stress Test gives all players the chance to progress through the full World War 3 Closed Beta Test. As long as it’s already in the game, nothing is off-limits!

How do I get started?

Simply download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES from March 11, create a MY.GAMES account, sign in, and play! If you want to play on Steam, read the next question and answer.

Once you’re ready, hit the battlefield for four hours of thrilling online battles! There are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

How do I sign up to play on Steam?

Head to the World War 3 page on Steam, scroll down to just underneath the trailers and screenshots, and click ‘Request Access’. Confirm your request, and you’re clear to play World War 3 on March 12!

Can I provide feedback on the Public Stress Test?

Yes, we’re counting on it! While we hope the Public Stress Test goes off without a hitch, you may encounter some technical or gameplay-related issues. Be sure to report any bugs and other issues on our dedicated cbt-feedback channels on Discord. You will also receive a prompt in MY.GAMES GameCenter to complete a survey after playing the game for approximately two hours.

If you just want to share your experience with other players, you can also join the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.

Can I carry on playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends?

Yes! To continue playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends, just purchase a Closed Beta Pack from either MY.GAMES or Steam.

Will my progress from the Public Stress Test be saved?

Any progress made during the Public Stress Test will carry over throughout the rest of the Closed Beta Test. Certain progress, such as XP earned, will be reset before the Open Beta launch to ensure all players start the fight on a level playing field.

Closed Beta Pack contents, Twitch Drops, and special rewards received via subscriptions and referrals during the Closed Beta period will be saved permanently and available to use when the free-to-play Open Beta launches.