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test server is a separate computer or system used to try out new software or changes before using them on a live or production server. It allows developers or administrators to experiment, find and fix issues, and ensure that everything works properly before it is released to the public.
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The changes are coming soon to the game's
public test server on PC, but there's no word yet on when console players can expect it to arrive.
So many companies have created
test servers for their games to help them test updates before a wider release.
The good news for the beta is that it is a worldwide test in order to
stress test the servers, and you will be able to play with anyone in the world.
The purpose of the beta is to
test server load and will be using worldwide multiplayer matchmaking, so some hiccups should be expected.
As with all updates, the patch will first be tested on the game's
test servers before being deployed on the live servers.
They've had quite a few beta tests at this point, with loads of players getting the opportunity to
help test servers, systems and the like.
A new weapon, vehicle, and attachments are all now available on the
Steam test server along with weapon balance changes in Update # 12.
But globally, we're taking steps to
best test our server environment, so we're distributing beta codes in phases.
The list of changes in the upcoming update is really long and will continue to be tweaked thanks to community feedback from the game's public
test server introduced last month on PC.
The primary goal of the beta is to
test server load and the worldwide matchmaking.
Developer Trion Worlds has announced that the latest DLC is now live
on test servers for players to begin testing the new content.
As for the major upcoming DLC, the Thieves Guild game pack will be on the public
test server in early February, and the launch of the pack itself will be sometime in the first quarter of 2016.
Having been available to Xbox players on the
PUBG test servers for a few weeks, we're excited to reveal that May 24 will be the public launch date of the Miramar map — also commonly known as the Desert Map.
Bluehole announced the news via a developer update on the game's forums, stating that Miramar would be hitting
Xbox Test servers in April.
If that's the case, then we can expect a quick turnaround
from test server to actual event, maybe even when Sanhok launches in full, which we're expecting to happen within the next few weeks.
The hour - long footage, available in glitzy 4K if your monitor supports it, comes from the Star Citizen
test server where alpha build 3.0 currently resides, and to which a new wave of people have just been invited.
It will hit
test servers first by the end of April and is expected to be launched on official servers sometime in May.
Below, I've provided an overview of the different PUBG weapon skins, all of which can be previewed in the
new test server update.
A new weapon, new foggy weather effects, and a large bundle of optimizations and adjustments make up the new Battlegrounds
test server update.
The new co-op mode Outbreak will be playable on PC through the technical
test server starting February 20 and will then be available on all platforms March 6 — April 3.
Late last week, a dedicated WC3 public
test server went live with a brand new patch.
The update for PUBG Xbox One's
test server also includes several crucial gameplay optimizations alongside new weapons and vehicles.
By Sherif Saed, Thursday, 26 April 2018 09:20 GMT The launch of PlayerUnknown's
Battlegrounds test server on Xbox One has not gone well.
The final name for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds new 4x4km map has been revealed, and will be available on the
PC test server in a few days.
There's still no solid word on when we can expect Phoenix Labs to fire up their Dauntless Closed
Beta test servers for monster hunter hopefuls to fill - but there's a less cost - effective way to squeeze yourself in when they do go live.
But we're also seeing fantastic engagement with console exclusives like Sea of Thieves, the fastest - selling Microsoft Studios new IP of this console generation, and PlayerUnknown» sBattlegrounds, whose new desert - themed map is now available to play on a dedicated
test server ahead of its launch in Xbox Game Preview later in May.
Ubisoft has announced that it would like the players to test the update before its release and for that the developer will be opening The Division public
test server soon.
«Total War: Arena's open week is the perfect opportunity to
really test our servers with a large number of players,» said Sergei Laptenok, Total War: Arena Product Director at Wargaming Alliance.
Not only has it invited a group of people to fly out to Sweden to help shape the upcoming patch, but it also announced that it will launch a Public
Test Server prior to future updates.
This patch was initially deployed on the
Hunt Test Server, where the community helped to test it and provided their feedback.
Our
basement test server (my husband is in IT) used to have people (not just bots) trying to hack into it constantly, there's a constant flood of spam in by inbox, and I see truly deplorable comments on any place where comments can be left.
Battlefield 4 players are buzzing with excitement today as DICE, with the help of Visceral Games,
are testing servers on the Community Test...
ArtCraft further chronicles the launch of its
persistent test server, the introduction of disciplines, eternal kingdoms building placement, the castle - building system, updated graphics engine, and the replacement of the archetype system with a more free - form character approach.
This will allow us to really stress
test our server setup, which is a crucial element for us to get just right.»
Meanwhile, the Elite Dangerous community thwarted griefers, Star Citizen added earliest test access to subscriber perks, Legends of Aria began another round of beta, AdventureQuest 3D teased its new Paladin class, Albion Online rolled out another update to the Kay patch, Dual Universe's pre-alpha edged up to R0.8.16, and Crowfall made good on its promise to get the
EU test servers up and running.
The latest public
test server patch also introduced a beta version of the upcoming Clash game mode and a much - requested change to allow a team to easily surrender if someone on their team disconnects from the match.
Again though, they remind that this is a beta: «***** Please keep in mind that as this is beta we will be stress
testing our servers ***** As such, users may experience crashes, network instability and outages as we roll out and configure servers and network utilities.
At the time of this writing there is no specific release date for the update and Horns of the Reach, but PC players will be able to test the new content on the Public
Test Server next week.
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