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Developed by XII Braves, this upcoming mobile RPG title Shining Beyond will finally be open for Beta Testing starting on 27 August 12:00 (GMT+8).
– Story –
In a World enslaved by Darkness, a small group of heroes band together in defiant resistance. Their aim is to rise up against the New Empire, and shine beyond the darkness, becoming a force for hope against this Tyranny.
The story centers on our hero Jake, who is furiously fighting a battle against his own personal, very tangible demons. With the help of his friends and trustworthy allies, Jake must fend off waves of dark forces pouring out of an Abyssal gate, holding off the evil minions whose only goal is nothing less than the complete takeover of the realm.
As the invasion rages on, our heroes must fight to defend the land they call home from the servants of darkness, sealing off the Abyssal gates before they are completely overwhelmed. The fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and only The Resistance stands between long-awaited liberation and eternal subjugation.
– Gameplay –
Build your dream team of 4 heroes from a roster of over 50 available characters. Players are able to customize each hero to combo with one another, and provide support on the battlefield.
Not only players can customize their characters, but their entire playstyle. You may wish to spend an evening clearing dungeons, action-RPG style or you may choose to let the AI help you play through the night to completely remove the strain of the grind.
Co-operation is important to the world of Shining Beyond. Link up with two other friends to take on enemies as a trio, facing down enemies with a combined party size of 12. Better than fighting alone, players will be able to take on the biggest, most dangerous enemies as a team.
– Open Beta Test Details –
It is stated from the official Facebook page, the player’s progression over the course of this Open Beta Test will be carried over to the official launch of the game when it releases. In-app purchases will also be available in this Open Beta Test so players are able to purchase in-game items during this period and keep them when the official game is released.
The minimum device specs for the game is revealed to be Android OS 5.0 with at least 2GB RAM available. The testing is only available for Android devices.
The regions available for this Open Beta Test are:
- Taiwan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- United States
Although these are the available regions for the testing, they are planning to have the game have a global release in the near future.
For more information on the Open Beta Test, check out their Official Facebook page.
