Hey guys just a quick question, is the Beta server up 24/7 or just at specific times now?
Just specific times. they have announcements in several places when they are going to bring them back up again. And the toons on it may get wiped each time.
Thanks for the quick response. No need for me to preorder then. My play times are to restricted at the moment. Will just have to watch what everyone is saying about the game.
The second Aion closed beta event kicks off this weekend Friday, June 19th (12:00 PM PT, 9:00 PM CEST, 8:00 PM BST) and ends Monday, June 22nd (12:00 PM PT, 9:00 PM CEST, 8:00 PM BST).
For this event, enthusiastic testers will focus on the beginning player experience for the Asmodians as well as testing server stability and live launch simulation. Take the time to read the story of your quests, pay close attention to the words of the NPCs sharing their knowledge with you, and explore the first ten levels in the shadowy world of Asmodae during this weekend's exciting beta event. If you're a part of this weekend's closed beta event, drop by the official beta forums beginning on June 18 to share your reports and experiences. Thanks to the diligence and reporting from the first closed beta event, this weekend's event also features several updates and changes in the game content:
- Updated with culturalized content for Asmodian levels 1-10
- Updated UI at login screen
- Localization fixes for various in game maps
- Fixed various NPC messages
- Initial zone channels increased from 4 to 10
- Server queue added
Coming Soon! - Localized voice overs for cut scenes
- Localized tutorial videos
- In game pre-rendered movies
- More culturalized content for Asmodae
- Culturalized content for Elyos
- Community Events
Participants in the closed beta events will also be excited to hear that the NDA has been lifted. Chat, blog, post, and tweet about your experiences in Aion! Wondering about even more upcoming beta events? Check out the current closed beta schedule below and plan now for your fun-filled summer in Atreia.
Focus: Elyos and Asmodian levels 1-25 Closed Beta Event #5 - July 31-August 3
Focus: TBD Closed Beta Event #6 - August 14-August 17
Focus: TBD
As always, stay tuned to the official web site and the Aion team Twitters (@aion_ayase, @aion_amboss, @aion_liv, and @aion_xaen) for more news and your chance to be a part of the closed beta.
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Just specific times. they have announcements in several places when they are going to bring them back up again. And the toons on it may get wiped each time.
Thanks for the quick response. No need for me to preorder then. My play times are to restricted at the moment. Will just have to watch what everyone is saying about the game.
Thanks for the info, well written!