Preparations for patch 97 are ongoing - and now you can participate too! To add as many different PC configurations as possible to this test, every TERA player is welcome to get onto our public test system and start the new 64bit client for the first time.
The public test server "Atmorph" will start being accessible on Friday, July 24th, at around 6:00pm (CEST). It is scheduled to be closed down for the public on Tuesday, July 28th (13:00 CEST). An exact time will be provided later.
You want to participate? Here's how:
You need to have TERA on Steam
Right-Click on TERA in your Library
Select "Properties", then "Betas"
Select "public_beta" from the drop-down present here
A couple of important notices to consider:
The patch from "Live" to "Public_beta" is roughly 34 GB in download size
The complete download/client size of patch 97 is 65 GB (for those that don't have a live TERA installed on Steam)
What is expected of me?
Any feedback you have regarding the performance or stability of the client should be posted in our forum: PTS Feedback
Please include as many details as you can, including thing such as:
o Time when the issue occurred
o Location in-game / last action you took
o Status of your character (in combat / in-group / in PvP / standing in the open world / etc)
o Your PC configuration (mainly what type of CPU and GPU, RAM details, HDD/SSD, Operating System)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I play via Steam already, can I participate?
Every TERA player can participate, including existing Steam players. Please note, that you will require to download roughly 34 GB again to switch back to your LIVE client. It is impossible to have two separate installations through Steam.
2. I play via the Gameforge Client, can I participate?
Yes! As a GF Client player, you will require to download the complete TERA Public_Beta client on steam (~65 GB) but can have your live client installed in the GF Client, and in parallel keep the public_beta installed in steam!
3. Do I need to start a new character on the Test System?
You will be required to create a character on the test system, as live characters aren't copied to it. On the plus side, new characters will start on level 70 and in Highwatch, equipped with a variety of items and tokens to get you started as if you'd been playing there for years!
4. I encountered an issue on the PTS, what can I do?
We won't provide customer support for issues on the PTS, including, but not limited to, issues around your character, items, or the server itself. Please do not contact our customer support for any PTS-inquiries, as no support can be provided. Instead please make sure to report your findings in the special forum section, as detailed above.
5. Any known issues I should be aware of?
The client used for this test is not the final version and thus might still have a plethora of unknown issues. Due to the nature of this test, the server might be unavailable sporadically, or for a prolonged period of time.
6. What content is in Patch 97?
For a general overview, please have a look into our Patch Preview we released Preview:
Outside of this game-related content, please note that in this client version, not all languages might be fully applied, or wordings for items, regions, or other content can change before the final patch.
7. There are two servers, but I can't access them?
Only the test system "W2 Atmorph (Beta)" is open to the public. If you cannot access this world, please double-check if your client is patched correctly. Alternatively, it could be that the server is overflowing with players in the worst-case scenario, and you will need to wait for a little.
The system "W1 Baldrov (internal)" is not intended for public access.
8. Why is X or Y missing?
This test system might not contain all the settings we're used to on the live servers. This includes, but is not limited to, events, token and NPC stores, dungeon drops, or similar.