Arise Closed Playtest 2 Launches July 23 with $25,000 in CTA Token Rewards

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Cross The Ages Launches Arise Closed Playtest 2 – $25K in Crypto Prizes Up for Grabs

Cross The Ages is opening the doors to Arise Closed Playtest 2 from July 23 to July 30, inviting selected players to explore new dungeons, unlock powerful weapons, and battle for leaderboard dominance. With $25,000 in CTA tokens on the line, this Web3 RPG playtest is packed with fresh content and competitive rewards.

New Features in Arise Playtest 2

This second playtest introduces several upgrades based on community feedback:

  • 5 Unlockable Weapons via in-game crystals

  • Two Competitive Leaderboards (CTA & MOCA groups)

  • $25,000 CTA Prize Pool split evenly across leaderboards

  • Group-based co-op gameplay with manual team formation

  • Founder's Coin Return for dungeon completion

Weapon Unlock System

Players can now earn in-game crystals by completing dungeons. These crystals unlock weapons of varying rarity—now including Tier 7, which is available early to speed up testing and player discovery.

Leaderboard Competition & Rewards

Two separate ranked leaderboards will run throughout the playtest:

  1. CTA Leaderboard – For Mint Pass holders (tagged “CTA”)

  2. MOCA Leaderboard – For Moca community members (tagged “MOCA”)

Each leaderboard offers $12,500 in CTA tokens. Rewards are group-based but distributed only to eligible members based on the tag. For example, a top-ranking team with both CTA and MOCA players will see rewards split according to each group’s eligibility.

Leaderboard Prize Tiers:

  • Rank 1: $2,500 CTA

  • Ranks 2–4: High-value rewards

  • Ranks 101–200: $15 CTA each

Tokens will be distributed within two weeks of playtest conclusion, calculated based on the average CTA token price during the event.

Group Play & Co-op Mechanics

While solo play is possible, team-based dungeon runs (up to 4 players) are encouraged. Note:

  • Matchmaking is disabled, so form squads via the official Discord server

  • Key level progression is faster in groups

  • Players can join multiple teams and earn rewards from each, as long as the group includes at least one leaderboard-eligible player

Founder's Coin Returns

Players who complete a Level 10 dungeon during this test will earn a Founder's Coin—a special currency that will be usable in the Founder’s Shop during Early Access. Coins are not usable during the current playtest.

How to Join Arise Closed Playtest 2

Access is granted via unique playtest codes:

  • Mint Pass Holders: Snapshot taken on July 21. Codes sent via email.

  • Moca Community: Claim your access code through the Mocaverse website.

After receiving a code:

  1. Download Arise on the Epic Games Store

  2. Install the game and enter your code

  3. Start playing from July 23 at 00:00 UTC

Gameplay Loop & Dungeon Progression

The core gameplay loop remains:

  1. Enter dungeon (solo or with team)

  2. Defeat enemies, clear rooms

  3. Earn crystals and unlock weapons

  4. Equip better gear for the next run

  5. Improve your key level to unlock tougher dungeons and bigger rewards

Failing to complete a dungeon in time will drop your key level, adding a risk-reward dynamic to every run.

System Requirements & Platform Info

Playtest 2 is available on Windows via the Epic Games Store. Arise’s Steam page is now live for wishlisting and following updates.

Minimum System Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)

  • CPU: Intel i5-8400

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • GPU: GTX 1060

  • DirectX: Version 12

  • Disk Space: 20 GB

Recap of Closed Alpha Phase 1 (May 2025)

The first alpha (May 28 – June 2) featured:

  • One dungeon

  • One weapon

  • Basic character creation

  • Solo and co-op modes

  • Initial test of talent trees, leaderboards, and core gameplay loop

Players reaching level 10 also received the Founder's Coin, just like in Playtest 2.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Arise

Arise is a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5, targeting a full launch in 2025. Future features will include:

  • Dynamic dungeons & open-world exploration

  • Crafting systems & trade economy

  • Token integration & NFT support

  • Deep co-op and PvE gameplay loops

This second playtest moves Arise one step closer to launch, testing deeper systems, co-op mechanics, and real crypto-based incentives.

Join the Battle, Climb the Ranks, Earn CTA

Whether you’re a returning alpha player or a new competitor, Arise Closed Playtest 2 is your chance to shape the future of blockchain RPGs—while earning valuable rewards.