Together We Run, Bound by Destiny
Greetings, Star Guardians.
This is PD Koo of .
With the start of the Closed Beta Test (CBT), I am delighted to reach out once again through this Developer Notes.
In our previous Developer Notes, we shared the news of our participation in Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS 2025).
It was a truly meaningful opportunity to witness your passion and excitement for firsthand.
Watching so many of you enjoy at TGS gave us the opportunity to reflect deeply on the direction we should take moving forward. By carefully reviewing each piece of feedback you shared through the survey, we were able to identify the areas that could be refined further to make the game even more complete.
Building upon the feedback we received, we are now launching the first Closed Beta Test to hear from even more of our star Guardians. In this Developer Notes, we would like to share details about the CBT and what awaits you in this experience.
This Closed Beta Test is built upon the version showcased at G-STAR and Tokyo Game Show. We have focused on applying the elements we observed while watching Star Guardians play onsite, along with the feedback we were able to quickly implement based on the survey results. In addition, the combat system we introduced in our previous Developer Notes has been further improved and polished for this test.
To share a bit more about the combat system of , both the Tag Skill and Burst systems, which were briefly introduced in our previous notes, have been further developed for this test. You can now experience battles that feature Elemental Burst effects firsthand.
In , each hero engages in battle based on one of eight Elements: Fire, Cold, Earth, Lightning, Wind, Physical, Holy, and Darkness. Depending on which Element triggers a Burst effect, different bonus effects are activated, allowing players to craft and link strategies that take advantage of each Element.
For example, the Fire Elemental Burst inflicts additional damage upon activation, while the Cold Elemental Burst can freeze enemies in place. By making use of each Elemental Burst effect according to the situation, players can turn the tide of battle in their favor.
The type of Element team you build is one of the core aspects of combat in , allowing for a wide variety of team compositions based on each element. In particular, the Physical, Holy, and Darkness Elements feature distinctive special effects that set them apart, offering the joy of experimenting with diverse Elemental combinations and crafting unique combat strategies.
In this Closed Beta Test, a total of 19 heroes will be available for play.
As the test will run for one week, we hope you will take this opportunity to experience a variety of heroes and discover your own optimal team combinations.
To share a bit more about the Closed Beta Test, this version allows players to experience a greater variety of heroes and team combinations than what was available at Tokyo Game Show. You will also be able to take on an even wider range of bosses.
Through the Boss Challenge content, new bosses will become available as you complete the main story chapters of each region. In addition to previously revealed foes such as the Red Demon, Gray Demon, and Albion, new bosses, including the 「Corrupted」 Guardian Golem and Draco King Drake, await our Star Guardians. We hope you look forward to these battles.
In addition, the ‘Ferzen Mine,’ a dungeon that supports party play, will be opened.
The Ferzen Mine is a dungeon where players ride an electromagnet-powered minecart deep into the mine, battling enemies along the way as they fight to reach the end. Within the mine, various traps and mechanisms that respond to specific Elements await you. While it can be challenged solo, it offers even greater enjoyment when played as a party, so we hope many Star Guardians will join forces and take on the challenge together.
This Closed Beta Test will also showcase the growth systems currently in development.
From Mastery, which enhances a hero’s base stats, to Equipment Engraving, a key part of weapon progression, you will be able to experience Origin’s unique growth systems firsthand.
A hero’s potential can be increased through Mastery Growth, which grants Growth Points.
Up to four points can be obtained through Mastery Growth, and additional points can be earned by acquiring duplicate heroes, which are converted into Potential Points.
For Weapon Upgrades, players can perform Weapon Breakthroughs using Weapon Fragments obtained by salvaging weapons. It is also possible to craft high-grade weapons through in-game play, and these crafted weapons can be salvaged to obtain fragments used for further breakthroughs.
To address what many players may be most curious about, the regions available in this Closed Beta Test will expand slightly beyond what was shown at Tokyo Game Show, reaching up to the ‘Dragon’s Grave‘ region.
Following the story of the ‘Fairy King’s Forest,’ players will be able to experience the story of the ancient tribe of Liones, who have crossed time and space through the 『Book of Stars』.
Each region offers a variety of subquests and exploration elements, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy the stories hidden throughout Britannia.
As this Closed Beta Test will take place over a relatively short period, it has been specially designed to allow players to experience in a more condensed format.
To help you explore the Element-based combat system introduced earlier, heroes of different Elements will be provided each day, along with weapons and growth materials to support faster progression.
In addition, Diamonds and Summon lineups have been specially adjusted for the Closed Beta Test to allow players to enjoy a wider variety of content throughout the test period.
As we prepare for the first Closed Beta Test, our entire development team feels both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility.
Every piece of feedback from our Star Guardians will serve as a valuable foundation in shaping into its final form.
All feedback shared through this test will be carefully reviewed, and we will do our utmost to deliver a more enjoyable and polished experience in return. We truly appreciate the patience and anticipation you have shown, and we are fully committed to meeting your expectations.
We ask for your continued warmth and support as we move forward on this journey together.
Thank you.
Sincerely, PD Koo