Summary
The serious stuff begins!
The community dreamed of it, talked about it, hoped for it… Cross The Ages did it.
May 28, 2025 will remain a memorable date, a decisive turning point for Arise, the CO-OP RPG that will plunge us directly into the heart of Artellium, revealing its smallest secrets.
For the very first time, players will be able to walk the floor of a dungeon, weapon in hand, driven by a single energy: adrenaline.
This test phase, reserved for a privileged few, is already making the hearts of the community beat faster, eager to engrave their name in legend.
What does the beta have in store for us?
On May 26, a select few will be chosen—holders of the precious Mint Pass—and will enter a closed playtest phase, which will reveal the inner workings of the game for the very first time.
On the program, a first foray into the world of Arise:
• A dungeon to explore, conquer and explore.
• A playable hero, armed with an evolving relic.
• A cooperative mode for up to 4 players, to face adversity and take on challenges together.
• A simplified and limited skin customization system… to better preserve the magic of future discoveries.
The Playtest will take place exclusively on Windows, via the Epic Games Store, with servers located in Central Europe.
The content is limited, certainly, but the stakes are colossal: it's about gauging the fluidity of the clashes, the feel of the controller in hand, and above all, taking the pulse of a world that's being born.
Easy to play, impossible to put down!
At the heart of the experience are breathtaking runs, where each victory forges a path to legend. A cycle of challenge, quest, and mastery, in which every decision counts, each success calls for a new confrontation... more perilous, more exhilarating.
Here's your hero ritual:
You enter the dungeon, weapon in hand, out of breath.
If you emerge, it will be with crystals and a key—the fruits of your bravery.
The crystals open, revealing a new weapon, a promise of power.
You grab it, hone your skills… and leave, stronger, more determined.
What will be your ultimate quest?
Reach the Tier 7 mythical weapon, the rarest and most formidable in this closed playtest.
And above all, write your name in history by achieving the most memorable run of this first epic.
A beta, yes. But above all, a listening session.
The development team isn't looking for just testers... but for true enthusiasts, fellow adventurers, teammates. Partners on the road to success.
Your feedback, your feelings, your discoveries, your bugs and your favorites will be all beacons on the path to Arise.
A built-in questionnaire and live feedback module will be made available to collect every impression, with the aim of shaping the game as closely as possible to your expectations.
How to join the epic?
If you purchased a Mint Pass before 8 AM UTC on May 26th, you will receive an invitation email on May 28th with your access to the beta.
Even if you have several, only one account will be retained per player and it will be the most advanced.
Remember to check your inbox the morning of the launch… and prepare to be amazed.
The Founder's Coin, A Memory Carved in Stone.
As a thank you, any player who braves a level 10 dungeon during this phase will receive a unique reward: The Founder's Coin. A rare currency, usable only during Early Access, in an exclusive shop. A precious relic, a testament to your presence since the game's origins.
And that's just the beginning!
This first playtest is just the first step on a ladder to the top. Closed Playtest Phase 2 is already underway, with more content, more characters, more weapons… and even activities like fishing and crafting.
Arise evolves, expands, transforms and you actively participate in its development, at each stage, co-architects of a world in full creation...
Cross The Ages - The community takes its first steps in Arise!
This May 28th, it will not just be a matter of starting a playtest, it will be an opportunity to enjoy a gift offered to the founders of the community.
This will be the starting point of a collaboration around Arise, shaped not only by its creators… but also by you, a member of the community.
On that day, you will not play, you will live Arise.
You'll enter a world under construction, ready to come to life beneath your feet. You'll experience the first memories of a CO-OP RPG that promises to be incredible. And in Discord groups, Telegram groups, guilds, and the True Believers Club, the same excitement is growing: "Finally, we're here!!"
On your marks, get set, go!
Join your friends. And let's explore the dungeons...
