The winds of change are howling across Artellium. The very fabric of the battlefield is about to be rewritten— and you can help shape the future of Cross The Ages: TCG.
The dev team at CTA is opening the doors to Closed Playtest 01 for the all-new BLAST ruleset. This slimmed-down build parks the flashy animations in the hangar bay so testers can focus on the beating heart of the duel: razor-sharp tactics, crisp pacing, and enough explosive plays to make a pyromancer blush.
Key Dates to Sleeve in Your Diary 🗓️
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Snapshot of eligible accounts | 16 Apr 2025, 08:00 UTC |
| Playtest goes live | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Session concludes | 07 May 2025 |
Heads-up: the classic CTA launcher has retired for this to the great archive in the sky. Hop over to Epic Games (plus the App Store or Play Store once you’re whitelisted) to keep duelling.
Why This Playtest Matters
- Streamlined core – only the essential menus, effects, and UI remain. Zero distractions, pure gameplay.
- Fresh mechanics – health points, energy, Blasts, and revised elemental strengths promise a brand-new combat rhythm.
- Community-driven tuning – player feedback isn’t just helpful; it’s mission-critical. Make your voice heard!
Who Makes the Guest List? 🔑
You’re in if all of the following are true:
- A Mint Pass lives in your CTA Wallet (or custom wallet).
- Your account is KYC-verified.
- You logged in at least once between 1 April 08:00 UTC and the 16 April snapshot.
- Only one account per person qualifies – the highest-level one wins.
On 23 April, watch the inbox linked to that account. Inside you’ll find:
- A single-use access code for the Epic build (one code, one account).
- Direct links to the App Store and Play Store (they’ll work only if you’re whitelisted).
What Awaits in the Arena ⚔️
- All cards unlocked – craft any deck you fancy and unleash chaos.
- New win condition – reduce your foe’s HP to zero before the turn ends.
- Energy bar – pilot multiple cards per turn if you manage your resources shrewdly.
- Blasts – three-tier special attacks with costs and cooldowns. Arkhante and Mantris are ready for action now; Rift and Watch Dogs debut in Playtest 02.
- Hand limit – keep it to six, or card seven goes straight to the abyss.
- Simplified elements – one advantage and one weakness per element for cleaner onboarding.
Play One Duel, Score an Exclusive Card 🎁
Log even a single match and you’ll net “Palmer – Cult Leader” . The alternate-art version will surface in a future phase – collect ’em all!
“We are his disciples, and we believe in the incarnation of the Black Void.”
How to Deliver Your Verdict 📣
When the session ends on 7 May, a Google Form will land in your inbox. Share:
- What had you fist-pumping
- What caught you off-guard—in a good or bad way
- Where the devs can sharpen the blade
A private Discord channel will also be live throughout the test so play-testers can swap tales from the trenches.
Ready to Ignite the BLAST Era?
- Migrate to Epic Games if you haven’t already.
- Ensure your Mint Pass is snug in your wallet and your account has cleared KYC.
- Await your code on 23 April and dive straight in.
- Build your deck. Redefine the rules. Prove that everything can change in a single move.
Sharpen your wits, summoners—this next chapter of Cross The Ages is being written by those bold enough to test it first. See you on the other side of the Heptagram!
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