Masangsoft’s rebuilt King’s Raid is finally heading into a global multi‑platform Closed Beta. Here’s the full schedule, how to join on PC and mobile, and what’s actually changing from the original game for both veterans and newcomers.
Masangsoft is finally ready to show the rebuilt King’s Raid to the world. After months of quiet development and small creator‑focused tests, the real stress test is here: a global Closed Beta Test that will decide how this relaunch lands with both returning fans and players who only know King’s Raid by reputation.
Closed Beta schedule and platforms
The global Closed Beta Test is set to run from January 29 to February 4, 2026, and for the first time this new version of King’s Raid will be playable across PC and mobile at the same time.
Masangsoft is supporting:
PC via Steam
Android devices
iOS devices
Invitations are scheduled to go out by email on January 26, 2026. This is the final lock‑in moment for platforms, which is especially important for players who participated in earlier pre‑registration campaigns.
If you pre‑registered previously, Masangsoft is automatically treating you as a Steam (PC) tester for this CBT. That guarantees you a spot on PC, but it does not automatically carry over to mobile. Anyone who wants to play on Android or iOS needs to resubmit an application on the official site and select their preferred mobile platform. Once invites are out, your chosen platform is fixed for this test, so you cannot freely swap between PC and phone during the week.
Masangsoft is framing this CBT as a global systems and content check rather than a tiny technical alpha. It is still a limited test with invite‑only access, but unlike the earlier creator‑only sessions, this one is meant to put real‑world load on the servers and gather broad balance feedback from regular players.
What’s changing from the original King’s Raid
The new King’s Raid is not just the 2016 mobile RPG ported forward with a new publisher. Masangsoft has been careful to describe it as a rebuilt version instead of a simple revival, with multiple layers of changes on top of the core real‑time party combat that defined the original.
First, there is a clear emphasis on visual upgrades. Official materials and the CBT announcement highlight sharper character models, more detailed environments, and generally cleaner effects work that better fits modern PC and mobile screens. The goal is to keep the anime‑inspired style players remember but present it with a level of clarity and fidelity closer to recent gacha and live‑service RPGs.
Second, Masangsoft is focusing on performance and responsiveness. One of the pillars of this test is verifying that the rebuilt client runs smoothly across a range of hardware, especially now that the game targets Steam in addition to phones. The developers call out the need to validate frame pacing, input response, and stability under heavy party compositions and skill spam. For a game built around real‑time tactics and chaining hero abilities, these low‑level improvements are key to making the combat feel snappier than the original release.
Third, the team is leaning hard into party synergy and tactical depth. Unlike many newer gacha RPGs that have simplified their combat layers, King’s Raid is doubling down on the idea that your success depends on how well you combine skills and roles across four‑person teams. The CBT is explicitly framed as a chance to fine‑tune how classes interact, how buffs and debuffs stack, and how viable different hero archetypes feel when put together. Masangsoft wants data on whether players are pushed into a small set of meta comps or whether the revised balance supports multiple viable approaches.
On top of these mechanical tweaks, previous previews of the relaunch have mentioned a curated hero lineup for launch and reworked balance compared to the late‑life state of the original service. The aim is to keep the cast recognizable while smoothing out power spikes and outdated kits that made some heroes mandatory and others almost impossible to justify.
How Masangsoft is pitching the relaunch
A big part of the messaging around this CBT is about reassurance and continuity. When Masangsoft acquired King’s Raid and announced its intent to bring the game back, the immediate question from veterans was whether the relaunch would respect what made the original resonate, or if it would simply chase modern monetization trends.
In its official communications, Masangsoft keeps repeating two ideas: that this is a rebuilt King’s Raid that preserves the original tone and identity, and that it is being crafted to be approachable for a new audience that missed the first run entirely.
For returning fans, that means familiar story beats, character relationships, and the core real‑time party combat are still the spine of the game. Early looks at the relaunch have emphasized the presence of a select set of 31 heroes at global release, with their personalities and signature skills intact, but updated with new balance passes and UI refinements. The company positions this as a chance to experience the world of Orbis from the ground up with more polished pacing and systems.
For newcomers, Masangsoft is pitching King’s Raid as a modern, cross‑platform real‑time strategy RPG that you can play on Steam or on your phone, with free hero acquisition and progression forming the backbone of the experience. The idea is to stand out in a crowded gacha space with actual real‑time party management and tactical skill usage rather than fully automated combat.
The CBT messaging leans heavily on community involvement. Masangsoft is clear that the week of testing is not only about server stability but also about collecting real balance and usability feedback and applying it before global launch. Players are being directed toward the official site and Discord server as the main channels for announcements, bug reports, and discussion, essentially re‑building the community that dissolved when the original service shut down.
Why this CBT matters
King’s Raid’s relaunch lives in a tough moment for long‑running gacha RPGs. Many older titles are sunsetting, and players have learned to be cautious about investing time and money into complex live services. Masangsoft’s global CBT is a crucial step in proving that this comeback is more than nostalgia.
By running the test simultaneously on Steam and mobile, the studio is signaling that it wants King’s Raid to behave like a proper cross‑platform RPG rather than a phone‑first port. By focusing its communication on stability, tactical depth, and respect for the original game’s identity, it is trying to speak directly to the lapsed fans who carried King’s Raid through its first lifecycle.
For players on the fence, the CBT is a chance to see whether the reworked visuals, smoother performance, and hero balance are enough to make this feel like a 2026 RPG instead of a lightly touched‑up 2016 relic. How Masangsoft interprets the feedback from this week of testing will likely shape everything from launch balance to monetization cadence when King’s Raid officially returns later in 2026.