010. 《Star Abyss: Blue Star》 Beta Test PV— 《Narrative Edge》
The beta test is about to begin.
This announcement immediately sparked a wave of celebration in the live stream, though it was unclear how many of those cheering would actually purchase the game equipment.
Li Aozi glanced at the forum, where experts estimated that the 5,000 beta test slots were snatched up instantly, primarily by professional gaming clubs and large state-owned enterprises.
According to Li Aozi's memory, the first batch of beta testers included at least 200 professional soldiers, which increased to 15,000 by version 9.0 when the civil war began.
These soldier players were uniformly trained, strictly disciplined, and had rigorous leveling regimens. Compared to them, professional gamers might have better shooting skills, agility, and reflexes, but in a real fight, pros couldn't match soldiers.
However, soldier players wouldn't be Li Aozi's main customers; war required logistical support, durable weapons, and equipment, not a large quantity of jewelry.
Professional gamers aimed to win competitions and gain fame, funded by clubs and sponsors.
Therefore, Li Aozi checked the forum for the four major clubs officially announced to have obtained beta slots: Jiangcheng Misty Rain, Spicy Beef Noodles, Fragrant Chicken, and Old Gan Grandma.
"It's still these four dishes," Li Aozi sighed.
In the previous life, Yan Xia district didn't perform well in the first season. Blue Star, being a tech-side civilization, struggled against various magic and mystical civilizations early on. Players weren't familiar with their opponents, making adaptation difficult. But among these four clubs, three were sponsored by food companies, and they were mocked for never making it past the top sixteen, earning Yan Xia district players the reputation of being side dishes.
Yan Xia district's league reform happened after version 3.0, when players ventured into the universe and experienced various civilizations' combat styles, finally reaching the top eight for the first time.
Just as Li Aozi was considering how to tap into the beta player market, a rapidly rising post appeared on the forum.
"Breaking News: The veteran esports team 'Sky Universe' has secured two beta slots! Expected to be allocated to the former 'Predator World' championship team."
"Oh?"
Li Aozi became interested:
"In the previous life, Sky Universe Club didn't get beta slots and only officially established a division for 'Star Abyss' after version 10.0."
The beta meant entering the game earlier and faster, reaching the beta level cap ahead of others.
Given this, Li Aozi estimated that his claim of being two years ahead of players might not be accurate. Based on the time flow, beta players would descend about three months later, around April 221 on Blue Star.
Although this was a year earlier than players' initial game exposure in the previous life, accounting for death and trial-and-error cooldowns, it was about the same.
The official public test wouldn't start until 226, roughly five years from now for Li Aozi.
"Five years isn't much, but it's enough to upend an era."
The current host was giving a long, boring speech that Li Aozi found tiresome. He chose to watch the lively forum discussions instead.
Discussions about "Star Abyss" were particularly heated.
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