The test isn't your typical closed beta, though; Hi-Rez is setting up specific time periods on certain days that the servers will be available for testing, and this is different for new beta members and alpha testers. Check out the schedule below, and of course, head over to the Global Agenda website to sign up for beta if you haven't already!
Ok. Great. When does Closed Beta Begin?
The exact timelines for Closed Beta Testing Phase 1 (CBT-1) could
change based on Hi-Rez’s assessment of the games’ readiness. But, at
present, the plan calls for Closed Beta Phase 1 to begin on July 24th, 2009.
Testing for CBT-1 will unfold over a series of short testing
windows, each labeled CBT-1A, CBT-1B, etc. The servers will only be
available for testing during the specified times for each test. The
first weekend of testing, CBT-1A, will have separate test windows for
"NEW BETA PLAYERS" and "CURRENT ALPHA PLAYERS".
NEW BETA PLAYERS will test from FRIDAY JULY 24th AT 3 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME through MONDAY, JULY 27 T 6 AM EASTERN.
CURRENT ALPHA PLAYERS will test on MONDAY JULY 27 OM 6PM EASTERN to MIDNIGHT EASTERN.
The dates and times of subsequent CBT-1 testing phases will be
released as we progress further. However, generally, testing will be
concentrated during extended weekends (FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY).
When and how will I know if I made it into Beta?
Invitations for Closed Beta Phase 1 (CBT-1) will be sent in groups.
The first group was sent in late June and was primarily directed to
existing Alpha testers. Subsequent invite waves will be sent during the
weeks of July 8 and July 15, 2009.
In order to participate in the Beta, players that receive an Invite
must RSVP by visiting the Global Agenda website and following the
instructions in the invitation. Each invitation will include a date by
which a player must confirm their participation prior to the invitation
expiring. Once a player confirms their participation, additional
information will be sent regarding the test program.
