Starting Friday, September 25, Arkheron’s Crossplay Beta begins on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. For three full days – Friday through Sunday – you can jump in and queue up with your crew, across PC and console. Whether this is your first time in Arkheron or you’re coming back after a while – a lot has changed, and we’re excited for you to check it out!
The Essentials
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Starts: Friday, September 25 – time varying by region (see below)
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Ends: 11:59pm PT on Sunday, September 27 – all regions close at the same time
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Platforms: Steam, Xbox, PlayStation
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Regions: North America, Europe, South America
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Build: 0.23.0
Playing from somewhere else? You can still get in: queue into another region, jump into bot games, or run customs anytime.
How the Weekend Works
Queues officially open on Friday, September 25. Start times vary by region.
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Europe: 5:00 pm BST | 6:00pm CEST
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South America: 5:00pm AST | 6:00pm BRT
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North America: 3:00pm PDT | 6:00pm EDT
Endless Spires runs 24 hours a day, all weekend.
Ascension opens nightly during peak hours for each region, running alongside Spires rather than swapping it out. We’re using dynamic queues this time, so once an Ascension window opens, it stays live as long as there’s enough population to support it, instead of hard-closing at a fixed time.
Nightly Ascension windows (3 hours, plus dynamic extension if population supports it):
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Europe: 6:00pm BST | 7:00pm CEST
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South America: 7:00pm AST | 8:00pm BRT
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North America: 4:00pm PDT | 7:00pm EDT
Login Rewards
Show up throughout the weekend and there’s something in it for you – we’re saving the full details for Tower Hour on Tuesday, September 22, so tune in if you want the complete rundown before the gates open Friday.
Getting In
We’ll be inviting players from the Crossplay Beta waitlist, as well as everyone who’s already been part of a Closed Beta or Tech Test with us. If you’ve already signed up on FirstLook, keep an eye on the email account you used – that’s where your official invite will land.
Once you’re in, you’ll get three extra invites to bring your squad along, whatever platform they’re playing on.
Haven’t signed up yet? No worries – sign up here right now.
If you’ve been playing with us in the Tech Tests or Closed Beta – you’re already good to go! The “Arkheron Playtest” app in your Steam Library will automatically update once Crossplay Beta opens, so there’s nothing extra you need to do to jump in on PC.
A special shout out to everyone who’s been playing with us in the Tech Tests and Closed Beta these past few months – your feedback shaped a lot of what’s in this build, especially the performance and stability work. We really can’t thank you enough.
System Requirements
PC – Recommended
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Windows 10 or later
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Intel Core i7-9700K (or equivalent 8-core)
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Nvidia RTX 2070, 8GB VRAM
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16GB RAM
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SSD, 35GB free
PC – Minimum
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Windows 10 or later
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Intel Core i5-9600K (or equivalent 6-core)
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Nvidia GTX 1060, 6GB VRAM
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12GB RAM
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SSD, 35GB free
Console
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PlayStation 5
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Xbox Series X or Series S
Share Your Feedback
No NDA, no embargo on gameplay. Once you’re in, share your clips and footage however you want. Tag us @playarkheron or drop highlights in Discord for a shot at getting featured. If something’s broken, use Report a Bug in the menu, or tell us here on the Forums.
We’ll see you in the Tower.
FAQ
How do I sign up?
Sign up here, or head to the home page on our website.
How do I get access?
Invites go out in waves. You’ll get an email when yours is ready.
Do I need to connect my Steam / Xbox / PlayStation account?
Yes – it confirms your platform and gets you the correct regional key, especially important for PlayStation.
Can I play with friends on a different platform?
Yes – that’s the whole point! PC, Xbox, and PlayStation players can party up and queue together.
Are there rewards for playing?
Yes – check in throughout the weekend for rewards. Full details drop at Tower Hour on Sept 22.
How long does Crossplay Beta run?
Friday, Sept 25 through 11:59PM PT Sunday, Sept 27.
What if I’m not in North America, Europe, or South America?
If you’re not in one of the regions we’re supporting for Crossplay Beta, you can still get in: queue into another region, jump into bot games, or run customs anytime.
Is this under NDA or embargo?
Nope – share your gameplay and footage freely.
How do I report a bug?
Use Report a Bug in the in-game menu, post it here on the Forums, or drop it in Discord.