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Crimson Test - Version 2 vs Version 3
Apr 25, 2026, 09:10 PM
Added 6 confirmed Pathways list, one-device-per-qualification rule, in-game host Susie reference
Apr 25, 2026, 09:45 PM
Added 3 illustrative image(s)
11Overview22The Crimson Test (绯红测试 Fēihóng Cèshì) is the first closed beta test of Lord of Mysteries. Sign-ups for Mainland Chinese PC players opened January 15, 2026 at 09:30 China Standard Time and closed February 1, 2026. Selected testers received SMS invitations starting around January 20, 2026, and the test build went live on February 5, 2026 with a planned end window before February 23, 2026 (deliberately ahead of Chinese New Year on February 17).44The Crimson Test is described by SPARK NEXA as a limited, non-monetised, account-wipe beta. There is no in-game store, no premium currency purchase, and no progress carries over to the eventual launch build. The launcher is not publicly distributed: it ships only to confirmed testers to prevent leaks, and testers are bound by a confidentiality agreement on screenshots, footage, and detailed mechanics.66Sign-up88The official sign-up portal lives on the CN site at lom.sparknexa.com. Players choose 'Make an appointment to become an extraordinary person' (預約成為非凡者) and complete a questionnaire covering email, hardware specs, prior MMO experience, prior Beyonder lore familiarity, and gameplay preferences. WeChat verification is recommended over phone-number verification because the WeChat path tolerates shared landlines.1010An in-game host character named Susie introduces the recruitment survey in official communications, framing the test sign-up as the player's first contact with the Beyonder world.1213Each test qualification is bound to a single device. A confirmed tester cannot share their access between two computers, and qualification cannot be transferred. The 'one device per qualification' rule is enforced at launcher-login time.1415Although the test is officially restricted to the Mainland China region, international tooling like network boosters can stretch the eligibility. There is no English client in this build; menu strings, voiceovers, and quest text are Chinese only. A separate global beta phase has been signposted for later 2026 once the CN side stabilises.1617Six playable Pathways1819The Crimson Test makes 6 of the 22 Pathways playable. All six are now publicly confirmed:2021Seer Pathway: Sequence 9 Seer to Sequence 7 Magician. Ranged DPS.2223Apprentice Pathway: Sequence 9 Apprentice to Sequence 8 Trickmaster. Magic-damage assassin.2425Spectator Pathway: Sequence 9 Spectator to Sequence 7 Psychiatrist. Healer.2627Warrior Pathway: Sequence 9 Warrior. Melee DPS. Twilight Giant Pathway entry.2829Bard Pathway: Sequence 9 Bard. Tank with melee sub-DPS. Sun Pathway entry.3031Hermit Pathway: Sequence 9 Mystery Pryer. DPS. Mystery prying and occult knowledge.3233All six Sequence 9 Pathways receive the Mr. Fool grafting treatment that gives the player borrowed copies of higher-Sequence abilities at reduced strength. The Assassin Pathway and Hunter Pathway are explicitly excluded from the Crimson Test.3435World content3637World content covers Tingen and surrounding areas in the early novel arc. The campaign retraces the early novel through the player's own Beyonder, with Klein Moretti's history overlaid as Mr. Fool visions. The Tingen Nighthawks and the Church of the Evernight Goddess appear as introductory faction contacts. Backlund is built and previewed but is gated behind later progression and is not the focus of this test.3839Test schedule4042Key dates compiled from official announcements:4244January 14, 2026: Official 'Tingen' promotional video released on the studio's WeChat channel.4446January 15, 2026 09:30 CST: Crimson Test recruitment opens at lom.sparknexa.com.4648Around January 20, 2026: First wave of accepted testers receive SMS invites.4850February 1, 2026: Recruitment closes.5052February 5, 2026: Crimson Test build goes live for selected PC testers.5254Before February 23, 2026: Crimson Test concludes (deliberately before Chinese New Year on February 17).5456Spring / Summer 2026: Subsequent closed-beta phases planned, including expanded pathway roster and broader regional access.5658Late 2026 / Q4 2026: Targeted full release window.5860Tester guidelines6062Confidentiality is mandatory. Public footage, livestreams, screenshots, and detailed mechanic posts are prohibited unless specifically allowed in a streamer-program waiver. Bug reports and balance feedback are submitted through an in-game Feedback panel and a dedicated post-test survey.6264Account data is wiped at the end of the test. Premium currency does not exist in the build, but cosmetic test items (free outfits, props, banner frames) are awarded for participation and removed at wipe. A small pool of testers receive 'Founder of the Crimson Test' commemorative cosmetics tied to their account, redeemable when the live game launches.6467Platforms in scope6669PC only for the Crimson Test. macOS is not supported in this build. The full game is developed for PC and mobile (iOS and Android) with cross-platform support; mobile testing is reserved for a later beta phase and is not part of the Crimson Test. See System Requirements for the published PC minimum.6871Related7073Release and Platforms covers the broader launch roadmap. Development History traces the path from announcement to first beta. Multiplayer and Dungeons and Raids describe the team-content systems being stress-tested in this round. Mr. Fool's grafting explains how Sequence 9 characters access higher-Sequence abilities.
