Closed Beta test news

Greetings, pioneers! It’s time to tell more about the event that awaits us on August 26 this year. This day will be the starting point of the closed beta of “Ray of Hope”: a few tens of participants first shoulder to shoulder off to explore the vast expanses of the Zone.

The subject of the test will be the first client version of “Ray of Hope” – “Prologue”. All features from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise will be included and would be available for multiplayer; new mechanics of some aspects of the gameplay elements and interaction of players; quality and atmospheric soundtrack; improved graphic component and a new interface.

The scene of action would take place in a vast area in the south-east Zone, which covers the marshy swamps; Cordon which became significantly different now over the years; impenetrable forests of Darkscape; godforsaken wasteland in the Dark Valley; Dump and its surroundings; Research Institute of “Agropom” and nearby areas; variety of forgotten tunnels, undergrounds and other entertaining places to visit with your mate.

Remember, “Prologue” is an independent client which require a launcher for downloading an update. However, the client uses the resources of the trilogy S.T.A.L.K.E.R. as well. The “Prologue” includes only a portion of the content planned in “Ray of Hope” and does not reflect the final product quality.

The following discussion focuses on the testing of participants.

Only about fifty players from the community of “Ray of Hope” will be chosen participate in the Closed Test. Also the developing team, the current composition of the board moderators and guests. To be tested, you must have an active account on the official website of “Ray of Hope”, fill out a questionnaire and be interviewed as part of the selection. You will be able to apply only via Forum which would be reopened soon.

Before making this step and becoming one of the pioneers , there is something else you need to consider.

Role of beta tester means a great responsibility, because only you would be in response for making the dream of other fans real. Testing does not only grand you early access to the game, but also the need to purposefully and precisely search for flaws in the gameplay, as there will be dozens of them! We expecting you to be able to describe the problem clearly and in detail. But you would not be handling this alone: the beta testers can always count on the team of fellow participants and on the continued support of developers.

Any violation of beta-testers rules will lead to account lockout and cancellation of the corresponding place in the beta testing. But we are not going to make serious limitations in the publication of screenshots and videos. Furthermore, one of the objectives of the test participants is to demonstrate fresh material to community.

More information about the selection appears at the end of July, so stay tuned to the official sources.

See you at the The Zone of Alienation!