On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, the first Closed Beta of Astellia started. There is now a lot of discussion on Reddit and other platforms about what to expect from the Asia MMORPG.
How is the Closed Beta structured? The first Closed Beta lasts about a week, until Monday, July 1 at 5:00 PM. Initially, only American servers are available.
The aim is to stress the servers, observe progress in PvE, and collect data on Western players. Before the release, the tutorial should be adjusted according to our wishes, among other things.
How do I participate in the Beta? For the first Closed Beta of Astellia, you need a key. You can get one from us at MeinMMO or on other platforms.
Alternatively, you can purchase a founder’s pack, which costs $99. However, this also brings many additional rewards and a seven-day head start before the release of the game.
A better Bless with simple combat system
What players like: On Reddit, user Your_Professor created a thread with his experiences with Astellia. He highlights the good performance of the game, even though it is still in beta.
In his opinion, the quest system is very simple, with tasks like: defeat mobs, collect items, or run to the next objective. However, there are no unfair tasks that take extremely long or require a multitude of opponents.
Regarding the combat system, Your_Professor emphasizes the active dodge roll and the Astel system, which make fighting more interesting. He couldn’t say anything about pay-to-win because the shop has not been implemented yet. Overall, he is very satisfied with Astellia.
On the site Massivelyop, there are many positive reactions as well. The user Mark describes the character editor as very detailed and is pleased that in the graphics, distant areas do not appear out of nowhere but load smoothly.
What players don’t like: One point of criticism from Your_Professor concerns the Astels. He had problems with them due to various settings and functions and wished for a better tutorial.
In the thread, a few other players have also voiced criticism about the game.
For example, joern16 reminds others of Bless, just with a simpler combat system. Loudriot highlights the long fights with mobs and says that they make the game not more difficult but just boring.
User sev0 is generally positive about the game but fears, based on previous experiences, that while the game will be good, it does not bring too many innovations. Astels are not a unique feature, and a lot also reminds one of already released MMORPGs.
Get a first insight for yourself
Where can I get information about Astellia? Besides the official website, you can also find information about the adaptations for the West, the gender lock, and much more on our Mein-MMO topic page about Astellia. A personal conclusion about the first beta is also planned.
Alternatively, it is worth checking Twitch right now, as there is no NDA on the Closed Beta of Astellia. Our editor Sputti streamed Astellia live on MAX for three hours yesterday. You can watch the recording directly here:
From 1 PM – Astellia Online with Sputti From 4 PM – Daily Chat with Natascha From 7 PM – Magic Nights (Board Game): A Game of Thrones by MONSTERSANDEXPLOSIONS on www.twitch.tv
