Qooland Games is launching the next major playtest for their sci-fi MMO Warborne: Above Ashes on April 24, building on their successful March test that drew over 50,000 players from 128 countries.
The upcoming playtest offers significantly expanded content, including all six factions, a larger warzone, and a full month of continuous conflict. Players can now sign up through the game’s official Steam page, where they can also add it to their wishlist.
This new test follows March’s highly competitive playtest where more than 100 guilds engaged in intense battles across the post-apocalyptic battlefield.
What to expect in the April playtest
The expanded playtest introduces several major features:
- A full-scale map with strategic locations for territorial control
- All six unique factions with exclusive buffs and features
- A month-long warfare period allowing conflicts to evolve naturally
- Expanded arsenal including diverse Drifters, weapons, vehicles, and buildings
- Support for varied play styles, from solo mercenaries to organized squads
Warborne: Above Ashes will also participate in Steam Wargames Fest. Players joining the test can unlock exclusive cosmetic items including mounts, avatars, frames, warband emblems, and emotes.
Pre-test community event
Before the playtest begins, players can participate in the Driftmaster Rally Event on the game’s official Discord server. This event offers several advantages:
- Reserved warband and character names
- Eclipsium currency for recruiting Drifters
- Opportunities to win cash prizes
The event has already attracted attention from some of the world’s most prominent MMO guilds, according to Qooland Games.
Gameplay features
Warborne: Above Ashes distinguishes itself with 24/7 large-scale PvP warfare where battles unfold in real-time. Key features include:
- Quick onboarding with just 30 minutes of preparation needed
- Massive 100 vs 100 team battles across the map
- Options for both solo play and squad-based combat
- Over 40 unique drifters with hundreds of gear customization options
- Six factions competing in month-long wars
- Full-scale warfare including logistics, resource gathering, and frontline combat
- Mobile bases that adapt to changing battlefield conditions
- Environmental challenges including extreme weather events
After each war concludes, the map resets to give everyone a fresh start for the next conflict.
System requirements
The game requires Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with minimum specs including an Intel Core i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor, 16GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card.
Recommended specs include an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor, 32GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics card. SSD storage is highly recommended for optimal performance.
