NC has kicked off a global closed beta test (CBT) for its upcoming mobile RPG, giving selected players an early look at the game’s story, combat system and character-driven content.
NC, jointly led by Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo, said Friday that the CBT for Astrae Oratio has begun and will run through Oct. 6. The game is being developed by Dynamis One.
The five-day test is available to selected participants on mobile devices. Players will be able to experience key elements of the game, including its main storyline, battles and interactions with characters.
Set in Tokyo, Astrae Oratio combines modern urban settings with a fantasy narrative centered on magic. Three main storylines are available during the CBT: “Tokyo, Civil Servants, and Mages,” “The Sparkling Days of Minato Ward Mages,” and “The Night of the Missing Mage and Urban Legend Hunters in Shinjuku Ward.”
The scenarios unfold across different areas of Tokyo, allowing players to gradually explore the game’s world and meet its characters. Two additional mini-stories presented in trailer-style formats are also included in the test.
Combat is another major part of the CBT. Battle quests set in Minato and Shinjuku wards are offered across four difficulty levels — Normal, Hard, Very Hard and Challenge.
Players can also take on “Score Trial,” a boss-focused mode that introduces various battle conditions, as well as “Simulation Room,” a dungeon designed to provide resources for character progression.
Beyond combat, the game features a character interaction system called “Free Time.” Players can spend time with characters, learn more about their daily lives and increase their relationship levels. The CBT also allows players to experiment with character costumes and voice content.
NC plans to use gameplay data and feedback collected during the test to identify areas for improvement and incorporate the findings into the game’s ongoing development and preparations for its global launch.
More information about the Astrae Oratio CBT is available through the game’s official website and social media channels.
