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Etheria: Restart combines turn-based elements with fun little critters, and there’s a beta test coming very soon for you to try it for free.

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XD Entertainment is gearing up to show more people its upcoming hero RPG in another Etheria: Restart beta test. You can get a good look at the game in a livestream, too, which goes over details of the beta, pre-registration, and more.

Etheria: Restart combines RPG and arena gameplay, along with gacha game elements to gain new characters. A livestream taking place on April 25, at 19:00 PT, shows a deeper look at the game, featuring never-before-seen areas, and focuses on each character. This includes the debut of SSR unit Freya and what she can do in your team.

The game's final beta will begin on May 8, and a full global launch is 'anticipated soon after'. The beta isn't fully open, only welcoming selected players to test the game once again across PC, Android, and iOS. You can register interest on the official Etheria site and see which pre-registration rewards are unlocked already.

We've already tested the game and have an Etheria: Restart review if you want to know more about its mechanics, including a system of 'Shells' – critters you can equip that provide buffs as you battle. The characters themselves are known as Animus, and each has a specialized kit with different abilities, so you can make some pretty specific teams.

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In the next beta, you'll be able to see the Etheria: Restart banner information and try out your luck pulling for characters. You can also see information about any Etheria: Restart codes, and our pre-release Etheria: Restart tier list based on our experiences.