Warborne: Total War Test Announcement
Long time no see! We've heard your calls and urgency about the Six Factions Test in April, and here it is! Without further suspense: Let's get straight to the details!
Availability
The Total War Test begins on April 24th and will last for a full month! We'll announce the exact end date later.
How to Participate
Step 1: Request Access
As always! Just visit our store page and click on [Request Access], that's it!
💡 Don't forget to add us to your Wishlist to stay updated.
Step 2: Check your Email
You'll receive a Steam email with the next steps once you've been granted access to the test. Keep an eye on your inbox, it might end up in your spam or promotions folder!
Server Launch Schedule
Sec Astracinder
Time Zones: UTC+5 to UTC+10
Sec Sunder
Time Zones: UTC-1 to UTC+5
Sec Darktide
Time Zones: UTC-10 to UTC-4
Available Languages
We're committed to making this initial PvP experience available 24/7, worldwide, and this time we're adding even more languages!
Note: These language additions are for the test phase only and don't necessarily reflect our localization plans for the full release.
Supported Languages:
Test Purpose
We're incredibly grateful for all of your support and enthusiasm. As always, before each test, we want to share its purpose and significance with you.
In previous tests, we emphasized key features like [24/7 Uninterrupted Warfare], [Diverse tactical strategies] and [Fluid 100-player battles].
This time, we're introducing [Epic full-map warfare] and [Six factions] for you to experience!
The Six Factions Are Here!
Each faction comes with its own distinctive traits: you'll inherit their unique [war genes] and fight with everything you have! This time, you're no longer limited to Ashen or Sirius: War Bands will have more initial selections, larger battlefields, and even bigger wars to wage!
Ashen
Demolition Expertise - Increases Demolition Power of Demolishers and Siege Weapons.
Extreme Physique - Increases maximum HP.
Sirius
Loot Boost - Generates additional Loot Reward Tokens over time.
Hunting Mastery - Increases damage dealt to mobs.
Emberwild
Mounted Warfare - Increases Mount Movement Speed.
Creature Extraction - Increases yield when harvesting from animals.
Shroud
Skill Mastery - Increases Skill Cooldown Speed.
Night Vision - Reduces night vision penalty.
Magnates
Money Magnate - Increases Starfall Token profits from Trade House sales.
Rising Hunter - Increases experience gained from mobs.
Ironcreed
Technology Research - Increases Driftmark technology research speed.
Industrialization - Increases yield from technological remains and trees.
⚠️ Note: These are not final and may be subject to changes! Stay tuned for future announcements for detailed updates.
What Have We Been Working On?
Many of you have been eager for updates on our development progress. Here's a quick preview:
"We want more small-scale PvP content!"
A new large-scale open-world rift mode is on the way, bringing more opportunities for small-scale PvP battles!
"We'd love more activities beyond PvP warfare!"
Expect enhanced logistical cooperation between War Bands! Regardless of your War Band's size, you'll have ways to impact the war front!
Enhanced Conquest Mechanics
Absolutely! We're working hard to create a more dynamic system that ensures everyone can get into battle as quickly as possible.
Travel Time Optimization
We're doing our best to reduce unnecessary travel time, including optimized troop deployment!
Events and Rewards
You know us: launching a test without some exciting events and rewards just isn't our style! This time, we have plenty of things prepared to make sure you can give it your all and enjoy the action.
War Band Assembly Event
That's right! Before the test begins, we're launching an event to help you gather your guild members early, and yes, there are cash prizes at stake!
📈 Event Mechanics:
- • Reach War Band member milestones
- • Unlock perks like name reservations
- • Win premium Eclipsium
- • More players = Bigger prize pool
🚀 The race for domination starts now
Gather your team and join in!
🎁 Test-Exclusive Rewards
Driftmaster, the exclusive rewards for this test are locked and loaded, ready for you to claim in April's Total War.
🐎 Limited Mounts
Limited edition mounts and Driftmark decorations are available
🛡️ Custom Emblems
Custom War Band emblems and unique item descriptions
💎 And much more: There are more mounts, emotes, avatars, and other rewards waiting to be claimed! Want to leave your mark on Warborne Above Ashes and make your War Band's legacy known?
⏰ Stay tuned for a future announcement detailing how to earn the rewards!
🎬 Experience the Action!
Enough talk, why not watch the trailer and feel the action? As for jumping into the action yourself? Well, you'll have to wait until April 24th!