[p]Thank you for your continued support and interest! Nova Era: Atom will soon launch the [b]M2–Alpha 1 test[/b] on Steam.[/p][p]The goal of this test is to collect player feedback, improve the overall experience, and lay a solid foundation for future versions.[/p][p]If you would like to participate, please search for Nova Era: Atom on the Steam Store, add it to your [b]Wishlist[/b], and click [b]“Request Access”[/b] on the store page.[/p][p]After review by the official team, selected players will receive test access.[/p][p][/p][h2][b]M2–Alpha 1 FAQ[/b][/h2][p] [/p][h3][b]I. Test Information[/b][/h3][p][b]Q1: When will the M2–Alpha 1 test take place?[/b][/p][p][b]A1:[/b][/p][p]Start: [b]Feb 4, 2026, 21:30[/b] (UTC+8)[/p][p]End: [b]Feb 10, 2026, 18:00[/b] (UTC+8)[/p][p][b]Q2: How can I join the M2–Alpha 1 test?[/b][/p][p][b]A2: [/b]Search for Nova Era: Atom on the Steam Store, add it to your Wishlist, and click [b]“Request Access.”[/b]Access will be granted after review by the official team.[/p][p] [/p][h3][b]II. Test Content[/b][/h3][p][b]Q3: What content is included in this test?[/b][/p][p][b]A3: [/b]In the M2–Alpha 1 test, you will experience:[/p][p]1. Enhanced Narrative[/p][p]Dive deeper into the universe through a brand-new story quest system and immersive lore content.[/p][p]2. New Frontier[/p][p]Explore the Arcturus System, a mysterious new low-security region on the edge of known space.[/p][p]3. New Factions[/p][p]Encounter the Drifting Starbound Collective and the Dawnrift Cult (Rift-worshippers).[/p][p]4. Core Systems Debut[/p][p]Get hands-on with Starforging (gathering & crafting) and Ship Core (skill fusion) systems, available for the first time.[/p][p]5. Full 3D Navigation[/p][p]Travel the stars with a new 3D star map, delivering a deeper sense of scale and spatial freedom.[/p][p][b]Q4: Will there be in-game purchases? Will progress be wiped?[/b][/p][p][b]A4: [/b]This is a [b]non-monetized, wipe test[/b]. All progress will be reset after the test ends.[/p][p] [/p][h3][b]III. Test Access & Feedback[/b][/h3][p][b]Q5: How can I confirm if I have received test access?[/b][/p][p][b]A5: [/b]If you are granted access, the [b]M2–Alpha 1 test [/b]build will be available for download directly from the Steam Store during the test period.[/p][p][b]Q6: How can I submit feedback or report issues during the test?[/b][/p][p][b]A6: [/b]Please follow our official social media channels, forums, and the Nova Era: Atom[b] Discord [/b]and Reddit. You can submit feedback through these platforms. We carefully review and analyze all feedback—your input is extremely valuable to us.[/p][p] [/p][h3][b]IV. Additional Notes[/b][/h3][p][b]Q7: Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required for this test?[/b][/p][p][b]A7: [/b]No.[/p][p][b]Q8: If I miss this test, will there be future testing opportunities?[/b][/p][p][b]A8: [/b]Absolutely. Please follow the official website and social media channels of Nova Era: Atom for future test announcements.[/p][p] [/p][h2][b]M2–Alpha 1 Recommended System Requirements[/b][/h2][h3][b]I. Basic Requirements[/b][/h3][p][b]1. CPU[/b][/p][list][*][p]Minimum: [b]AMD 5600G or higher[/b][/p][/*][*][p]Recommended: [b]Intel i7-11700 or higher[/b], for smooth performance and responsiveness[/p][/*][/list][p][b]2. Memory[/b][/p][list][*][p]Minimum: [b]8 GB RAM[/b][/p][/*][*][p]Recommended: [b]16 GB RAM or more[/b], for large-scale gameplay and multitasking[/p][/*][/list][p][b]3. Graphics Card[/b][/p][list][*][p]Minimum: [b]NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060[/b], DirectX 12 supported, [b]6 GB VRAM or more[/b][/p][/*][*][p]Recommended: [b]NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3090 or higher[/b], DirectX 12 supported, [b]8 GB VRAM or more[/b], for high visual quality and smooth gameplay[/p][/*][/list][p][b]4. Storage[/b][/p][list][*][p]Minimum: [b]SSD required[/b], at least [b]80 GB of free space[/b][/p][/*][*][p]Recommended: [b]SSD required[/b], at least [b]80 GB of free space[/b][/p][/*][*][p]Using an SSD as the system drive is strongly recommended to improve loading times and system responsiveness.[/p][/*][/list][p][b]5. Operating System[/b][/p][list][*][p][b]Windows 10 (version 21H2 or later). [/b]Versions below 21H2 may not support the game.[/p][/*][/list][p] [/p][h3][b]II. Additional Recommendations[/b][/h3][p][b]1. Resolution & Display[/b][/p][p]Using displays above [b]4K resolution[/b] is not recommended, as it may result in frame drops during gameplay.[/p][p][b]2. Network Connection[/b][/p][p]A stable internet connection is essential.Broadband connections such as [b]DSL or fiber[/b] are recommended for smooth online play.[/p][p][b]3. Drivers & Updates[/b][/p][p]Please ensure your graphics card, audio drivers, and other hardware drivers are up to date for optimal performance and compatibility.[/p]