The first Open Beta of the action MMORPG TERA will start soon on the consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Here you will find everything you need to know about the game and the contents of the test phase.
TERA stands for “The Exiled Realm of Arborea” and has been playable on PC since 2012. The action MMORPG originally comes from South Korea. The studio behind the game is Bluehole, which is also known for the battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The console version is published here by EnMasse, the publisher of the US PC version of TERA.
Why is TERA perfect for consoles?
Classic MMORPGs like World of Warcraft often only work with mouse and keyboard due to their numerous skills and rather outdated tab-targeting combat system. Tab-targeting means that you select a target and then attack it, usually with automatically hitting attacks and skills.
This works rather poorly on a console with a controller. It is different when the game has a dynamic action combat system and is played more like a beat ’em up. You must execute your attacks precisely and can dodge or block against enemies.
One of the best combat systems in the genre!
TERA belongs to the top titles in the action MMORPG subgenre. Each class has its own moves and skills, and the action-packed fighting is perfect for implementation on the gamepad. Thus, it is only right that TERA finally appears on consoles after a long development period.
Additionally, the UI has been adjusted and the controls have been thoroughly revised. You can freely arrange your skills on the gamepad and even create a separate profile for each hero! Voice chat and broadcast options are also included.
TERA should be the perfect MMORPG for consoles.
When will TERA be released on PS4 and Xbox and how can I play it?
TERA was supposed to be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017. This has been postponed to 2018. However, it cannot take much longer, as after several closed test sessions, an open beta has finally been announced.
Here’s what you need to know for the first open beta of TERA:
- When does it start? On Friday, March 9, 2018, at 3:00 PM our time
- When does the beta end? On Monday, March 12, 2018, at 7:59 AM our time
- What are the requirements? You need an internet connection and an Xbox Live Gold subscription. On PS4, you do NOT need PlayStation Plus
- Where and when can I download the client?
- On Xbox One, you can already download TERA via the Microsoft page or acquire it directly on the console through the Microsoft Store.
- On PS4, the download only starts on March 9. You can then download TERA just like any other PS4 game directly from the PlayStation Store.
- What does TERA cost? Nothing, the game is free-to-play and has an optional microtransaction model. However, on Xbox, an additional Gold subscription for €6.99 per month is required.
- What is the download size? The complete beta client is a hefty 46 gigabytes, so make sure you have space on your hard drives. If you already have a Technical Test client on Xbox, you only need to download 35 gigabytes.
- What content does the Open Beta include? You can reach up to level 38 and play all dungeons (Bastion of Lok, Sinestral Manor, Saravash’s Ascent, and Cultist Refuge) and battlegrounds (Kumas Royale and Iron Battleground) within this level cap.
- By the way, there will only be PvE servers. PvP servers will be added later at release.
- All classes will be available except for the Moonlight Dancer, the Arcane Engineer, the Blade Dancer, the Ninja, and the new Storm Fist.
- Here you will also find a guide to all classes in TERA.
- Is there a wipe after the beta? Yes, your progress will be wiped after the beta weekend.
It is unclear if and when there will be further betas. The release of TERA on consoles should take place in the first half of 2018.
Here you will find a list of other MMOs and MMORPGs that are highly anticipated in 2018.
