The rules of engagement are about to change. World War 3 will be playable for free from February 3 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET until February 7 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET as part of the Public Stress Test!

The goal is to put World War 3 and its servers through their paces by inviting as many players as possible to experience the game in one weekend. We’re still in the Closed Beta phase, but a test of this magnitude will help us prepare to launch World War 3 as a free-to-play Open Beta game in March 2022.

To celebrate the occasion, everyone who logs in and plays World War 3 Public Stress Test between February 3 and February 7 will receive the exclusive LWH Dark Helmet! If eligible, the Helmet will be added to your Inventory following the end of the Public Stress Test.

It’s easy to take part in the Public Stress Test:

• Download World War 3 for free from MY.GAMES on February 3 (if you’re playing on Steam, you need to request access to the Public Stress Test — scroll down for more on that in the FAQ).
• Create a MY.GAMES account and sign in.
• Hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! No purchase is necessary, there are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

If you haven’t bought a Closed Beta Pack yet, it’s a golden opportunity to see what everyone’s raving about first-hand. If you have been playing the Closed Beta, why not invite your friends to join the fight? Squad up for a few rounds of Tactical Ops and Team Deathmatch and show them the ropes – after all, there’s strength in numbers!

Got questions about the Public Stress Test? Cast your eyes further down the page to read our detailed FAQ! In the meantime, prepare for battle by joining the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, signing up to the official newsletter for the latest news and special offers, and checking out a raft of awesome gameplay videos on YouTube.

 

What is the Public Stress Test and how does it differ from the Closed Beta Test?

The Public Stress Test is a limited-time event taking place within the Closed Beta Test from February 3 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET until February 7 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET. While World War 3 is currently only playable by players who purchase a Closed Beta Pack, when the Public Stress Test is active, anyone can play the World War 3 Closed Beta Test. No purchase is necessary, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one. Just make sure your PC’s specs are up to scratch!

What content will be playable during the Public Stress Test?

The Public Stress Test gives all players the chance to progress through the full World War 3 Closed Beta Test. As long as it’s already in the game, nothing is off limits!

How do I get started?

Simply download World War 3 for free from {LINK REMOVED}MY.GAMES on February 3, create a MY.GAMES account, sign in, and play! If you want to play on Steam, read the next question and answer.

Once you’re ready, hit the battlefield for a whole weekend of thrilling online battles! There are no barriers to entry, and you don’t need a Closed Beta Pack to play with friends who own one.

How do I sign up to play on Steam?

Head to the World War 3 page on Steam, scroll down to just underneath the trailers and screenshots, and click ‘Request Access’. Confirm your request, and you’re clear to play World War 3 from February 3–7!

Can I provide feedback on the Public Stress Test?

Yes, we’re counting on it! While we hope the Public Stress Test goes off without a hitch, you may encounter some technical or gameplay-related issues. Be sure to report any bugs and other issues on our dedicated cbt-feedback channels on Discord. You will also receive a prompt in the MY.GAMES GameCenter to complete a survey after playing the game for approximately two hours.

If you just want to share your experience with other players, you can also join the World War 3 community over on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.

Can I carry on playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends?

Yes! To continue playing World War 3 after the Public Stress Test ends, just purchase a Closed Beta Pack from either MY.GAMES or {LINK REMOVED}Steam.

Will my progress from the Public Stress Test be saved?

Any progress made during the Public Stress Test will carry over throughout the rest of the Closed Beta Test. Certain progress, such as XP earned, will be reset before the Open Beta launch in March 2022 to ensure all players start the fight on a level playing field.

Closed Beta Pack contents, Twitch Drops, and special rewards received via subscriptions and referrals during the Closed Beta period will be saved permanently and available to use when the free-to-play Open Beta launches in March 2022.

FEATURES
• Changed the colour in the hub to gold.
• Removed empty screen on summary screen.
• Backpack unlocks now visible on the summary screen.

BUG FIXES
• Fixed party issues.
• Improvements made to matchmaking.
• Tweaks made to rejoin system.
• Corrected attachments on M4 MWS Intervention.
• Updated text localization in Polish.
• Fixed crash in customization.
• Fixed crashes on the summary screen.

It may be cold outside, but we've got enough adrenaline-pumping action to send an M1 Abrams up in flames! Play World War 3 and celebrate Winter Wonderworlds from December 20–January 16 to unlock new content, exclusive offers, and unforgettable experiences to warm your winter nights.

FREE GIFT: T-72 WHITE WOLF
Everyone who joins the Closed Beta Test before December 31 (including Closed Beta Pack owners and Veterans) will receive an exclusive T-72 White Wolf (Tank) for free! It’s a little token (or rather, a pretty big token!) of appreciation and to say thank you for playing, fighting, and helping us shape the future of World War 3 since the Closed Beta launch. Stay tuned for details on how to claim your free tank. Happy holidays!

Update (January 12, 2022): If you played the World War 3 Closed Beta before December 31, 2021, you can now claim the T-72 White Wolf (Tank) for free from your web Inventory. Enjoy your new ride!

SECURE CLOSED BETA ACCESS FOR LESS! (FROM DECEMBER 22)
Closed Beta Packs, now available from MY.GAMES and Steam, are your ticket to exclusive World War 3 access and special in-game content. Join the fight with a festive discount of 15% off the Private Pack via MY.GAMES!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/674020/World_War_3/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1818040/World_War_3__Private_Pack/

NEW MAP: MOSCOW (TEAM DEATHMATCH)
Celebrate the holidays in Russia! Race to victory on the streets of Moscow in a new Team Deathmatch map, and compete for the highest kill count in 10 vs. 10 battles.

XP BOOSTS
Santa brought these presents early! Join the fight until January 3 to enjoy the following bonuses:

• +50% Player XP
• +50% Weapon XP

TWITCH DROPS
Tune in to select World War 3 streams on Twitch to claim exclusive Drops until January 3, including an exclusive MSBS-K (Assault Rifle) and pieces of GROM gear from the White Wolf set! Even if you don’t have Closed Beta access, your rewards will still be waiting for you when the free-to-play Open Beta Test (OBT) begins in March 2022.

Winter Wonderworlds, brought to you by MY.GAMES, is a holiday event featuring free gifts, sales, and special events across a raft of different games, including Conqueror’s Blade, Warface, Skyforge, Revelation Online, and Blast Brigade. Visit the Winter Wonderworlds hub to explore different worlds and dive into new gaming experiences this holiday season!

Your Inventory is now live on the World War 3 website! This web-based interface is used to transfer purchased or earned items straight to your game, including the contents of Closed Beta Packs, Twitch Drops, and more, and works with your platform of choice (including the World War 3 Launcher and Steam).

HOW TO TRANSFER ITEMS

• Sign in to the World War 3 website using the account associated with World War 3
• Go to your Inventory
• Select the item(s) you wish to transfer, and verify that your details are correct
• Confirm by clicking ‘TRANSFER’
• You will receive any transferred items automatically in your in-game inventory (allow some time for your items to appear once sent)
• Enjoy your items! If you’re having trouble receiving them, please contact our customer support team.

IMPORTANT: The transfer process cannot be reversed. Ensure that your details are correct before confirming the transfer.



WHAT CAN I TRANSFER?

• Closed Beta Pack contents
• Twitch Drops
• Newsletter rewards
• Items from future promotions, competitions, and special events

ABOUT BLUEPRINTS

Most of the items you receive in your Inventory are Blueprints. These can be accessed in-game by going to your Character Slots, hovering over a Slot, and customizing it by clicking the icon indicated in the image below.



Visit your Inventory to start transferring your items to World War 3 today!

Unlock extra special World War 3 holiday gifts as part of the Winter Wonderworlds event, hosted by MY.GAMES! No need to hang your stockings on the wall, simply tune in to select World War 3 streams between December 20 (13:00 UTC) and January 3 (13:00 UTC), rack up a certain amount of viewing time, then claim your presents from your Drops Inventory.

You can claim exclusive items from the White Wolf set, including new customization gear and an MSBS-K Assault Rifle! Even if you don’t have CBT access, your rewards will still be waiting for you when the free-to-play Open Beta Test (OBT) begins in March 2022. Claim your Twitch Drops in the meantime, and consider the time spent watching streams as tactical reconnaissance!

Your rewards will appear in your Drops Inventory when you’ve accumulated enough total viewing time from participating streams — don’t forget to claim them as soon as possible so you can work towards the next reward. Check out the full list of Winter Wonderworlds Twitch Drops rewards below:


LINK YOUR TWITCH AND WORLD WAR 3 ACCOUNTS
To claim your items, first, make sure to link your World War 3 account with your Twitch account:

• Log in here (use your Steam account if that’s how you play the game).
• Make sure to log in with your correct established account. For example, if you play World War 3 via Steam, make sure you log in using Steam authentication. If you register a new account, rewards will automatically be assigned to that account.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch’, and make sure you confirm the connection.

WHERE TO WATCH WORLD WAR 3 ON TWITCH
If you’re new to World War 3 or Twitch, check out the World War 3 category to see channels participating in this Twitch Drops campaign. Remember to follow or subscribe to those you enjoy!

Earlier this week we released a statement and a list of known critical issues in World War 3. The Closed Beta launch got off to a rocky start, but it was important for us to commit to an improved gameplay experience as soon as possible. As we approach the second weekend of the CBT, we’re delighted that we can make good on that promise with successful fixes for several critical issues. 

We’re already hearing great feedback from the community and seeing fewer disruptive technical issues after the latest patches. Although we’re not out of the woods yet, we wanted to reassure you that World War 3 is getting better every day. Thanks to your unwavering support for the game and the detailed feedback you provide, we’re moving closer and closer to the awesome experience we envision and that you deserve.

Issues resolved in the latest round of patches include: 

• Servers crashing
• Matches not starting from queue
• Statistics not working
• Reduced number of timeouts and login issues

We’re still investigating issues relating to timeouts, logins, crashes when launching, audio, spatial audio, 3D environments, statistics, and working on adding the ability to transfer items to the game from the website Inventory. For a full list of known and fixed issues in World War 3, check out the dedicated article.

The Farm 51 and MY.GAMES are actively monitoring player feedback and issues in World War 3. Follow World War 3 on Twitter for news about maintenance, and join the official World War 3 Discord channel for news about maintenance and patches, to discuss the game with other players, and to report feedback directly to us. 

If you need help and your issue is not addressed here, please contact our Support team.

Dear World War 3 Community,

The first weekend of the Closed Beta Test is over. Thank you for playing, after a long development cycle it’s been amazing to see the game in your hands and the sheer amount of passion on display for it! However, the launch hasn't been as smooth we'd have liked.

We want you to know that The Farm 51 is urgently working on fixes for issues identified thanks to your help. This includes server crashes, player timeouts, matches not starting from the queue, RPC errors in queues and ongoing matches, and client crashes while launching the game. We’re aiming to deliver several critical fixes by the end of this week, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.

Other issues we’re actively investigating relate to audio, spatial audio, 3D environments, statistics, and the ability to transfer items to the game from the website Inventory.

The road through Closed Beta was never going to be without its bumps, but we thank you for your patience and understanding as we manoeuvre them together. We hope that with your continued support, we can provide a more stable and enjoyable gameplay experience as soon as possible.

Be sure to keep an eye on the list of current known issues and their status. We will post future maintenance news on Twitter, and there’s also an official World War 3 Discord channel where you can get news about maintenance and patches, discuss the game with other players, and report feedback directly to us. If you need help and your issue is not addressed anywhere else, please contact the Support team.

- The World War 3 Team

Due to the current development and release state of World War 3, you may encounter gameplay and technical issues while playing. World War 3 is undergoing regular maintenance to address issues, with patches and fixes also being released on a regular basis.

Many previously known issues have been fixed by the World War 3 development team, and this article will no longer be updated after May 12, 2022. If you need further support or would like to know the status of certain issues, please consult the links at the end of this article.

• Servers crashing
• Matches not starting from queue
• Statistics not working
• Added more logs for debugging
• Reduced the number of timeouts and login issues
• Fixed text in matchmaking notification: "Not enough players in the lobby. Increased range of searched maps."
• Fixed the naming option for weapons and loadouts not refreshing as expected
• Added new notification for party: "You left matchmaking - party invitation cancelled."
• Rejoin button not available when disconnected from a match
• Added possibility to join ongoing matches
• Login issues
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) error in queues and ongoing matches
• Sessions timing out
• Game client crashing while launching World War 3
• Issues launching World War 3
• Players kicked out to main menu after loading map (when joining ongoing matches)
• Loadout issue causing players to spawn without weapon, or unlocked items can’t be equipped
• Audio bugs and issues
• Spatial audio issues
• 3D environment issues
• Inventory functionality not ready (for sending items from the World War 3 website in-game)
• Play button deactivated in hub’s navigation bar

Your Inventory, found on the World War 3 website, is the place where you can transfer items purchased in CBT Packs, bundles, gifted by MY.GAMES, and earned via events like Twitch Drops to your account in World War 3. We deployed API integration so you can send items from your Inventory in-game.
You can claim Closed Beta Pack contents from your Inventory on worldwar3.com, as its functionality is now fully integrated with World War 3. Even if you bought a Pack a while ago, your rewards can still be received and are safe and tracked.
The Farm 51 and MY.GAMES are actively monitoring player feedback and issues in World War 3.

Follow World War 3 on Twitter for news about maintenance, and join the official World War 3 Discord channel to read patch notes, talk about the game with other players, and report feedback directly to us. If you need help and your issue is not addressed here, please contact our Support team.

War is declared. Join the fight in the World War 3 Closed Beta Test (CBT), now available to play on PC via MY.GAMES and Steam for anyone who owns a CBT Pack or a Veteran Pack!

CBT Packs — including the Private Pack, Sergeant Pack, Lieutenant Pack, and Major Pack — are now available to purchase from Steam as well as the World War 3 website for players with a MY.GAMES account. Each Pack contains CBT access and a range of special in-game content available from the Open Beta Test (OBT) onwards, including Battle Passes, weapon skins, character, vehicle, and weapon blueprints, and much more. 



Join the CBT and discover World War 3, an online multiplayer tactical FPS where the world is your battleground. Team up to outgun and outflank the enemy in thrilling tactical skirmishes waged across real-world locations. Customize your perfect loadout from a huge weapons arsenal, then deploy vehicles, gadgets, and drones, and call in strikes to seize the advantage.


Hit the battlefield in two thrilling game modes: fight in teams to attack or defend capture points in fast-paced Tactical Ops (20 vs. 20), and work together to plan tactical strikes and full-scale assaults to score the highest kill count in the classic FPS mode Team Deathmatch (10 vs. 10). These modes are playable across four war-torn maps during the CBT. Battle through the streets of Berlin, fight for control of Warsaw, brave the bitter cold of Polyarny, and storm the heart of Moscow.


MY.GAMES and The Farm 51 are dedicated to making World War 3 an unparalleled first-person shooter experience, and we’re excited for players to dive in and discover a raft of the latest improvements for themselves. Experience improved gunplay, animations, more realistic maps, an extensive set of new customization options (including realistic gear and weapons to adapt your loadout with), and so much more throughout the CBT.


The CBT will be active and playable until the start of the Open Beta Test (OBT), which has a targeted launch date of March 2022. Starting with the OBT, World War 3 will become a free-to-play experience, giving players across the world the chance to hit the battlefield without limits. 


Score Twitch Drops by tuning in to select World War 3 streams on Twitch from November 26 until December 10! You’ll be able to enjoy your rewards permanently in the CBT and beyond — even if you don’t have CBT access, your rewards will still be waiting for you when the OBT launches.

Ready to join the fight? Grab a CBT Pack and fall out! If you want to see all the new changes in the Closed Beta build of World War 3, check out the latest Patch Notes.

IMPORTANT: To receive items from CBT Packs in-game, go to your web Inventory, sign in with your World War 3 account, and follow the instructions. You must sign in with the correct account (MY.GAMES or Steam) to receive your items. CBT Packs purchased via the World War 3 website cannot be used to play World War 3 on Steam.

World War 3 is now available to play on MY.GAMES and Steam! To celebrate the launch of the Closed Beta Test (CBT), we’re offering a new set of in-game rewards you can claim via Twitch Drops. Simply tune in to select Twitch streams hosted by World War 3 content creators between November 26 and December 10 at 13:00 UTC / 14:00 CET / 05:00 PST, rack up a certain amount of cumulative viewing time, then claim your free loot from your Drops Inventory.

You can claim exclusive items from the Task Force F51 set, including new customization gear, an assault rifle, and a powerful strike! Even if you don’t have CBT access, your rewards will still be waiting for you when the free-to-play Open Beta Test (OBT) begins in March 2022. Claim your Twitch Drops in the meantime, and consider the time spent watching streams as tactical reconnaissance!

The following rewards will appear in your Drops when you’ve accumulated enough total viewing time from participating streams:

 
To claim your items, first make sure to link your World War 3 account with your Twitch account:

• Log in here (use your Steam account if that’s how you play the game).
• Make sure to log in with your correct established account. For example, if you play World War 3 via Steam, make sure you log in using Steam authentication. If you register a new account, rewards will automatically be assigned to that account.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch’, and make sure you confirm the connection.

If you’re new to World War 3 or Twitch, the following channels are all participating in this Twitch Drops campaign and will be streaming World War 3 throughout this event as their schedules allow. Remember to follow or subscribe to those you enjoy!

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