What is the Public Test Realm and why should I play on it?
The Public Test Realm (PTR) is a special server where we test major gameplay changes and new features before they reach the live game. By playing on the PTR, you help us directly: your gameplay generates valuable data and feedback that we use to tune systems, fix bugs, and improve quality in a safe environment.
You also get to experience upcoming changes early and help shape them so they work better for everyone when they launch on live servers.
What the PTR is NOT
The PTR is not a bug-free or fully polished experience. Expect bugs, incomplete content, class and encounter imbalances, and other quirks. These are exactly what we want you to report and help us fix.
To focus testing on specific issues, we may temporarily disable certain classes, levels, features, or abilities.
How do I access the PTR?
If you purchased the game through PantheonMMO.com, you can download the PTR launcher
here.
We HIGHLY recommend installing the PTR in a separate directory (example: C:\PantheonPTR) as it will overwrite your previous installation if you install to the same directory.
If you purchased the game through Steam, please check back here later for instructions, as we are expecting the Steam client to be published soon.
If you purchased the game through Steam, the PTR is available through the beta branch. To access it, right-click the game in your Steam library and select “Properties,” then go to the Game Versions & Betas tab on the left. Select the PTR from the list on the right.
Are there organized testing sessions on PTR?
Sometimes. We may organize special testing events where we encourage everyone to log in at the same time to stress-test systems with high player counts. However, the PTR will usually be open outside of these events as well.
What type of testing is done here?
Most testing on the PTR is “organic.” Simply play the game as you normally would. This lets us see how new systems and changes affect regular gameplay and makes your feedback immediately useful.
Occasionally we may run focused testing events for specific mechanics (e.g., a new combat system for boss fights). However, most changes we test will be broad and general.
Am I required to start at level one?
Yes, when the PTR first opens. We start all characters at level one so we can properly test the Combat and Progression update on lower-level content.
As testing moves to higher-level systems and content, we will provide level boosts (see below).
Are there accelerated experience or level boosts on the PTR?
It depends on what we’re testing. When focusing on high-level content or abilities, we may enable a special NPC that boosts new characters to the appropriate level and provides starting equipment. These boosts will only be available when needed.
Can I transfer my characters to or from the PTR?
No. Characters created on the PTR are specific to this server and cannot be transferred to live servers (or vice versa).
Will there be character resets on PTR?
Yes. We will periodically wipe characters and reset the PTR when testing major changes. These resets can happen whenever the server receives a new build.
Are there guilds on PTR?
Yes. You are able to create and join guilds on the PTR just like on normal servers.
Are there multiple shards?
No. As part of the Combat and Progression Update, we are moving away from shards. The PTR uses the new single-shard scaling approach so we can test it thoroughly before it goes live.
How do I report bugs I find?
We have dedicated channels for reporting bugs on the PTR on our
Discord server.
Once the upcoming Combat and Progression update arrives, will the PTR still be available?
Yes. We may briefly take the PTR offline when applying new builds, but it will generally remain active. After the Combat and Progression update launches on live servers, we will continue using the PTR to test future updates (such as planned summer content).