Hey legends!
Our three-week testing phase concluded on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Our previous test phase had some highlights to offer. On the one hand, we were able to successfully test the boosters for the game modes. Additionally, Gamerstime and Trymacs launched an OnlyUp event, where the first 1,000 players who successfully completed our OnlyUp Map between August 1st and 2nd could receive a €5 Amazon voucher.
Furthermore, there were numerous updates to our network to enhance the gaming experience.
Here’s an overview of some exciting new developments we’ve been working on behind the scenes:
Kit 1v1
We have heard your feedback and are in the process of implementing Kit 1v1. We have specially created 50 high-quality arenas for this mode and are now in the development phase. The kit editor, including the enchantment menu, has already been fully completed, and we are currently working on the match process.
Major Performance Update
We are aware that some game modes, such as GetDown, took longer to start in the open beta. Since the beginning of August, we have been working on a performance patch to significantly accelerate the entire process of creating a round in the queue system. Once we have achieved the initial results, we will promptly inform you about them.
Improved Queue System
With the upcoming queue update, it will be possible to switch lobbies while waiting for a round to start. Additionally, we are introducing a “Requeue” feature and an “Auto-Queue” feature, designed to allow you to rejoin the queue if you get eliminated during a match, without needing to return to the lobby. Alternatively, you will be automatically placed back in the queue without requiring manual action.
This is aimed at enhancing your experience by reducing waiting times and making the gameplay even smoother.
Comprehensive Design Adjustments
Based on your valuable feedback during the open beta, we have already made design-related adjustments and are now working on creating a cohesive design for the scoreboard in the hub, prehubs, and game modes. We also aim to make important chat messages more organized and present victories or defeats in the game modes more clearly.
Player Profile and Statistics
Following the completion of the design adjustments, we will begin the development of the player profile. In the future, you will receive more detailed insights into your statistics, such as playtime in individual game modes and much more. Additionally, we will introduce statistic boards to provide better overview and usability.
BorderBattle
The 2×4 variant of BorderBattle has been fully developed and is currently in the internal testing phase. As the next step, we plan to replace all menus in BorderBattle with custom UI elements to make the gaming experience even more engaging.
We are working diligently to have all these exciting new features ready for the upcoming Foundertest from September 22nd to 24th. We are already looking forward to your feedback and how these changes will enhance the gaming experience on the network!
Furthermore, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your tremendous support!
We received numerous feedback which enabled us to further enhance our network.
During the testing phase, with your assistance, we were able to resolve an issue with our texture pack that prevented some players from joining our network during the open beta.
Now, with only a few months left until the network’s release (December 19th), we want to take the opportunity to update you on our plans for the upcoming months.
As scheduled, our three events announced in the roadmap will continue to take place:
Foundertest Dates
September 22nd – September 24th
October 27th – October 30th
Public Test Date
November 24th – November 26th
Only within these three periods will you have the opportunity to earn the blueprints for the exclusive Beta Raven Set!
In addition, we are planning a large four-week final open beta, which is expected to run from October 31st to November 26th. During this beta, there will be an additional beta vendor selling exclusive cosmetic blueprints and Cactus Clicker skins that you can take with you into the release if you earn them.
All blueprints and skins will never be available again after this!
In this final open beta, the following game modes will be available to you:
Bedwars
Skywars
GetDown
Skyzone
Hide&Seek
