[h3]Tribe leaders! [/h3] A new adventure awaits you on [b]Thursday, November 23rd[/b] when we’ll run the 2nd Multiplayer Closed Beta! We’re aiming to make this the biggest Beta Test to date and are looking to invite up to 500 Vikings! Some of the key information that we’ll want you to have: [olist] [*] The Closed Beta will run from November 23rd till December 3rd, A whopping 10 days! [*] Streaming or recording the game is not allowed (You’ll be required to sign an NDA) [*] This is a Beta Build and not the final game, Features will change and you might encounter bugs and/or loss of progress. [*] You are able to play alone or with up to 4 friends. [i]Signing up together with friends does increase your chances of being selected.[/i] [/olist] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43222048/035c9813c6b3b5beb9278b97b80401f8ecf839a8.jpg[/img] [h2]How to sign-up and participate in the 2nd Multiplayer Closed Beta?[/h2] Here is a quick step-by-step guide to sign-up & join the Closed Beta: [olist] [*] [url=https://discord.gg/2KBzT9wWA4]Join the ASKA Discord[/url] to access the Closed Beta Sign-Up form [*] Complete the Multiplayer Closed Beta Sign-up form before November 21st (00:00 CET) [*] The Selection Process takes place, note not everyone might be selected (See Selection Criteria) [*] When selected, you will receive an invitation e-mail and the NDA form [*] Complete and sign the NDA and send this to SandSailor Studio [*] Receive ASKA Closed Multiplayer Code through e-mail [*] Play and enjoy ASKA [*] At the end of the multiplayer Closed Beta, we'll share a feedback survey, please complete this, it helps us a lot![/olist] [h2]What is new in the Multiplayer Closed Beta?[/h2] We’ve been working on many new features and we thought to highlight a few that we’re particularly excited for you to try out during the new Closed Beta: [h3]Happiness System[/h3] Building a settlement from scratch is no easy task, especially when your followers each have their own needs and issues. With the new Happiness system, we’ve added depth to our Villagers, and failing to provide them with housing, furniture, amenities and leisure time will eventually take its toll. [h3]Religion[/h3] Playing into the Happiness system is Religion, as you can now build Runestones where Villagers will spend their leisure time, pondering the great mysteries of the universe, building up their Happiness. A priest will make sure to burn valuable resources to fuel a Blessing, which will buff attending Villagers. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43222048/ffa3427d5e86288ce6375274f3707acf2a478445.jpg[/img] [h3]User Interface Overhaul[/h3] We’ve completely reworked the UI, going for a slicker more modern look, which includes taking a few extra steps towards full controller support! A new Villager overview menu has also been added, alongside a variety of added menu functionality. [h3]World Boss[/h3] The Stone Jotun has now received his own unique biome and can be now triggered and fought, once you locate him in the world. The Stone Jotun comes with a complete array of attacks, minions and means of healing himself. He’s designed to be quite the challenge, so make sure you enter the fight fully prepared. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43222048/85b879791e63eeecccf8d074ddceed032623b95c.jpg[/img] [h3]And much more![/h3] [list] [*] A perk system, each villager will come with their own qualities and Quirks. [*] Fishing boats, adventure out into the ocean and catch fish. [*] Iron tools, The metal age is upon us. [*] Reworked mini-map, more in-theme and feature-rich. [*] Lots of QOL and improvements & bug fixes thanks to your help! [/list] [h2]We’re keen to get feedback![/h2] A lot has changed since the last Closed Beta, and your feedback has been incredibly valuable to us. Since the last Beta, we’ve fixed countless of bugs and multiplayer issues. Overhauled and finetuned existing features. This Closed Beta is no different and sees a ton of new features and a big user interface overhaul, so make sure to let us know what you think, and share your feedback with us. — We’re excited to see you guys in-game on November 23rd and in the meantime, make sure to [url=https://discord.gg/2KBzT9wWA4]join the ASKA Discord[/url] & [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1898300/ASKA/]Wishlist[/url] the game! [b]~ The Sandsailor Team[/b] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1898300/ASKA/