The long-awaited Total War Test for Warborne: Above Ashes is just around the corner! Starting April 24, this large-scale PvP event invites players into an intense planetary war featuring six rival factions, 100v100 battles, and a strategic sandbox experience that draws clear inspiration from Albion Online—but reimagined in a sci-fi, post-apocalyptic setting.
What Is Warborne: Above Ashes?
Warborne is a sci-fi MMO that drops players into a war-torn world after the collapse of civilization. As a Driftmaster, you’ll join one of six competing factions fighting for control of a devastated planet. The game combines sandbox warfare, open-world PvP, faction-driven politics, and resource-based economy—offering a deep, dynamic experience where every player action influences the world.
Fans of Albion Online will feel right at home—but this time, it’s all about futuristic warfare, mobile bases, and electromagnetic cannons.
Highlights of the Warborne Gameplay Experience
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24/7 Non-stop PvP: Join massive 100v100 battles across an ever-changing battlefield—no timers, no safe zones.
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Tactical Depth: Command siege vehicles, control electromagnetic cannons, trade, gather, and manage logistics in a full-scale war effort.
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Flexible Roles: Be a solo scout, a guild leader, a field engineer, or a front-line soldier—the choice is yours.
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Squad Customization: Build your squad from over 40 unique drifters and customize them with hundreds of gear pieces across 12 equipment series.
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Dynamic Environment: Weather effects like sandstorms and blizzards impact movement, visibility, and tactics in real time.
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Fair Resets: Each war lasts one month and ends with a full map reset—giving everyone a fresh start for the next round.
How to Join the Test – Starts April 24
Getting in is easy:
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Head over to the [Steam store page].
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Click “Request Access” to the playtest.
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Wait for a confirmation email from Steam (check spam/promotions too).
Already joined a past test? No need to reapply!
Server Launch Times – April 24
To ensure smooth global access, three server regions will go live at different times:
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Sec Astracinder (UTC+5 to UTC+10)
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Wrath’s Nest & Eclipsis – April 24, 2:00 UTC
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Sec Sunder (UTC-1 to UTC+5)
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Starmarrow & Silentium – April 24, 10:00 UTC
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Sec Darktide (UTC-10 to UTC-4)
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Ashvara & Chronos Scar – April 24, 14:00 UTC
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More servers may be added based on demand.
Why This Test Matters
This is the first test featuring full-map warfare and all six factions, marking a crucial step in Warborne’s development. The test coincides with Steam’s Wargames Fest, giving strategy and PvP fans a chance to shape the game early and grow the community.
Developers will use this test to:
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Stress-test large-scale PvP mechanics
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Fine-tune faction balance
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Analyze Wishlist data for localization and server planning
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Collect community feedback to improve gameplay loops
