Cross The Ages Arise Playtest 3

A New Era Begins for Cross The Ages Players

Cross The Ages is back with its biggest update yet: Arise Playtest 3, running from November 26 to December 10. And this time, the team is doing something players have been asking for—making the entire playtest fully free to play. No Mint Pass, no access key, no barriers.

Anyone can now jump into Arise, explore the new content, and even earn an exclusive reward: the Founder's Coin, a special token that will only be usable during Early Access.

For fans of blockchain-powered titles, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting developments in the ecosystem. If you love exploring new worlds, testing pre-release builds, or discovering innovative blockchain games, this playtest is worth your time.

What Is Cross The Ages?

If you're new to the universe, Cross The Ages (CTA) is far more than a single game—it's a multimedia franchise blending sci-fi, fantasy, and blockchain mechanics into one huge interconnected world.

CTA began as a series of novels, expanded into Web3 gaming, and grew into a full ecosystem backed by major industry players like Animoca Brands.

Its flagship title, the free-to-play Cross The Ages: Trading Card Game, has already reached over 400,000+ downloads across mobile and PC. Players earn Trisel, collect digital cards as NFTs, and even convert their earnings into the $CTA ecosystem token.

Arise is the next major expansion of this universe, set in the same world of Artellium, sharing its lore, factions, and characters across multiple gameplay experiences.

What Is Arise?

Arise is an upcoming action RPG that blends fast combat, dungeon exploration, crafting, and competitive challenges—all wrapped in a classless progression system that gives you full freedom to build your character.

Here’s what defines the Arise experience:

• ⚔️ Dynamic combat mixing melee styles, spells, and weapon abilities

• 🛡️ PvE dungeons, bosses, and resource-rich zones

• 🆚 PvP modes, including team battles and competitive challenges

• 🧰 Deep crafting for gear, tools, and weapons

• 🏞️ Player-driven economy, influenced by gathering, refining, and trading

• 🖥️ Cross-platform support for Windows and Mac

• 🧱 Immutable-based asset ownership (optional blockchain features)

Arise is currently pre-alpha, but its ambitions are clear: build an accessible, free-to-play Web3 RPG with optional blockchain integrations—something that players can enjoy regardless of whether they're into NFTs or not.

What’s New in Arise Playtest 3?

Playtest 3 is by far the largest and most open build to date. Here’s a breakdown of what players can expect:

### 🔨 Expanded Economy Systems

This phase focuses heavily on testing the game’s long-term progression loop.

• Gathering: Materials are now more impactful and widely used.

• Crafting: Weapons, tools, equipment, and refined materials are now fully functional.

• Player Trading: Marketplace activity is being analyzed closely to balance supply, demand, and item value.

• Land-linked Energy: A new mechanic affecting gathering efficiency and resource flow.

These systems will shape Arise’s future economy, especially once items become tradable as NFTs during the official release.

### 🏰 A New Dungeon: Arkhante

Week 2 of the test introduces Arkhante, a new dungeon featuring:

• fresh enemy types

• new environmental themes

• new level layouts

• unique progression challenges

It’s one of the biggest PvE additions to the game so far.

### ⚔️ New PvP Mode: 4v4 Challenge

Looking for competition? A brand-new 4v4 PvP challenge mode is now available.Access requires Challenge Tickets, which:

• drop daily (1 per day per account)

• can also be earned in dungeons

Winning challenges contributes to earning Challenge Crystals, which increase your odds of obtaining mythic weapons.

### 🧗 Ascension – New Advanced Challenge Mode

Ascension is an 8-player competitive tower with escalating difficulty floors. Players race to climb as high as possible, and the top 3 performers receive rare rewards.

This adds a new layer of prestige and competitive gameplay for highly skilled adventurers.

### 🗡️ Introducing the Shadow Weapon

One of the flashiest additions is the Shadow Weapon, a stealth-based weapon type focused on:

• misdirection

• surprise bursts

• lightning-fast strikes

It’s perfect for players who love rogue-like playstyles.

How to Earn the Exclusive Founder's Coin

Playtest 3 offers one exclusive reward—the Founder’s Coin, redeemable only during Early Access in the Founders Shop.

Earning it is simple:

1. Download Arise on the Epic Games Store (free)

2. Create your CTA account

3. Play any time between Nov 26 and Dec 10

4. Complete the in-game beginner guide

That’s all. No grinding, no hidden requirements, no purchases.

The Founder’s Coin will be used to buy exclusive Early Access rewards, making it a valuable badge of participation for early supporters of the CTA universe.

Why This Playtest Matters

Cross The Ages isn’t just testing combat—they’re refining performance, networking, UI flow, and the entire player-driven economic framework.

With free access, more players than ever can stress-test the systems that will form Arise’s foundation when the game enters Early Access.

For fans of forward-thinking Web3 RPGs and anyone exploring the world of blockchain gaming experiences, this is an ideal moment to jump in.

Final Thoughts

Arise Playtest 3 is shaping up to be a major milestone not just for Cross The Ages, but for the evolution of accessible, player-friendly blockchain games. With wide-open access, new content, refreshed systems, and an exclusive Early Access reward, it’s the perfect time to explore Artellium and help shape the future of the game.

If you’re curious, adventurous, or simply love testing new worlds, make sure to jump in before December 10 and claim your Founder’s Coin.