Masangsoft’s rebuilt King’s Raid is getting a cross‑platform global CBT on PC and mobile. Here’s how the ‘second chance’ gacha RPG is changing and how to get in.
King’s Raid is getting something most gacha RPGs never do: a genuine second chance. After the original mobile game went offline in 2024, new owner Masangsoft has rebuilt it for a cross-platform comeback on PC and mobile, with a fully global Closed Beta Test that acts as the first real hands-on for everyone, not just creators.
The upcoming CBT is more than a server test. It is effectively a playable pitch for why King’s Raid deserves a relaunch in a crowded gacha landscape, with changes to combat pacing, progression and monetization, plus full parity between Steam and mobile.
When is the King’s Raid global CBT?
The global CBT runs from January 29 to February 4, with servers available on:
- PC via Steam
- Android
- iOS
Invitations for this test are being sent out by email ahead of time. If you signed up earlier during the Steam-only registration phase, you are currently defaulted to the PC version unless you reapply and explicitly pick a mobile platform.
A rebuilt King’s Raid: what is changing from the original?
Masangsoft is not pitching this as a simple relaunch. The CBT build is a rebuilt King’s Raid that tries to clean up the original’s bloat while keeping its identity as a real-time party-based RPG.
Combat: more readable and tactical
The original King’s Raid had flashy, real-time skill rotations but it could devolve into auto-battle screen clutter once your team was geared. The reboot focuses on more deliberate team play and party synergy.
Skill effects have been updated to be clearer and more readable, with an emphasis on telegraphed enemy mechanics and timing your skill chains instead of mashing everything on cooldown. The CBT’s test goals, as outlined by Masangsoft, are all about balance, battle stability and how satisfying those combos feel.
If you remember speed-clearing raids by brute-forcing stats, expect the new version to lean harder into positioning, crowd control windows and coordinated ultimates, especially in boss content.
Progression: trimmed roster, cleaner systems
At relaunch, King’s Raid is targeting a smaller, more manageable roster of 31 heroes. Compared to the sprawling cast of the original, this is a major reset that should make balance adjustments and banner relevance easier to maintain.
Early reports from preview coverage emphasize streamlined growth paths and fewer overlapping resource types. Leveling, gearing and skill upgrades are being tuned so that players can get a functional endgame team online faster, then branch out into side projects instead of being stuck in a long early grind.
For returning players, this is going to feel more like a reboot than a continuation. You should not expect legacy progress or accounts to carry over; the CBT build treats every player as fresh and uses the smaller hero pool and new systems as its baseline.
Monetization: a softer re-entry for a gacha veteran
The original King’s Raid marketed itself heavily on earning heroes through play but eventually picked up the same monetization bloat that hurt many long-running gachas.
The rebooted CBT build is framed as a chance to reset that perception. The test grants generous access to 5-star heroes so players can experiment with comps, and the cross-platform nature encourages one unified account rather than splitting progress across regions or clients.
Specific premium shop pricing and long-term monetization plans are not locked in for the CBT. What you should watch instead is how aggressively the game gates new characters, gear and stamina during the test. Masangsoft has said the focus is on balance and performance, which suggests they are using this window to gather data before finalizing the store.
PC and mobile parity: how cross-platform works
The global CBT is built around genuine parity between Steam and mobile. This is not a side client, it is the same game across platforms.
You use one account across PC and mobile, with your progress, heroes and purchases tied to that account rather than the device. That means you can clear dailies or story stages on your phone and then swap to PC later for raids and long grind sessions without losing any progress.
Control schemes are adjusted per platform. Steam gives you full mouse and keyboard controls with UI spacing designed for a larger screen, while Android and iOS keep touch controls with skill buttons sized for thumbs. Outside of those interface differences, the content, schedules and events are intended to be identical, which helps avoid the split-meta problems that hurt other cross-platform gachas.
One important detail: earlier sign-ups defaulted people to Steam only. If you want to play the CBT on Android or iOS, you must resubmit your application and lock in the mobile version you prefer. Your last submission overrules older ones.
How to join the King’s Raid global CBT
If you want to be in the first wave of players testing the reboot, registration is straightforward but time-sensitive. Here is how to do it from each platform.
Step 1: Visit the official King’s Raid site
Open your browser and go to the official King’s Raid website at kr.masanggames.com (switch to English if it does not detect your language). Look for the banner or section labeled Closed Beta Test or Global CBT.
From there, you will find a link to the CBT application page. This is where you choose your preferred platform and submit your information.
Step 2: Choose your platform carefully
On the application form, select which platform you want to use during the CBT: Steam, Android or iOS.
If you previously registered during the early round of sign-ups, your account is currently locked to Steam. To change that, fill out the form again and pick Android or iOS. The most recent application you submit will be the one that counts, so decide where you intend to play most.
Step 3: Fill in your information and submit
Enter the required details on the CBT form. You will need at least a working email address and region. Some forms also ask for basic hardware or device information so that Masangsoft can test performance across a range of systems.
Double check that your email address has no typos, since your CBT invitation and instructions will be sent there. When you are sure everything is correct, submit the application.
Step 4: Watch for your invitation email
Masangsoft will send out CBT invitation emails shortly before the test begins. These mails confirm that you are in and include specific instructions for your chosen platform.
If you picked Steam, the email should include a link or activation instructions to add the King’s Raid CBT to your library.
If you picked Android, expect a download link that either points to a specific test APK or to a test listing on Google Play.
If you picked iOS, the invitation will likely use TestFlight or a special App Store test link. Follow the instructions in the mail carefully to complete installation.
If you do not see your email, check your spam or promotions folders, and search for King’s Raid in your inbox around the week of the test.
Step 5: Install the client before the CBT opens
Once you have your invitation and platform instructions, download and install the CBT client as soon as you can. Patch sizes for rebuilt gacha RPGs can be significant, and preloading ensures you do not lose time once the servers open.
On Steam, finish the download and let any initial updates run. On mobile, make sure you have enough storage and a stable Wi-Fi connection so the installer does not fail midway.
Step 6: Log in as soon as servers go live
When the CBT window opens, launch the client, log in with the account linked in your invitation, and complete any tutorial segments. From there, you are free to explore story content, grind out gear, and experiment with hero teams.
Because this is test data, expect wipes after the CBT ends. Treat the week as a chance to test as many comps and systems as possible rather than a permanent account.
Why this CBT matters for King’s Raid’s ‘second chance’
For longtime players, this global CBT is a litmus test for whether Masangsoft can actually revive what they loved about King’s Raid while avoiding the mistakes that led to its shutdown. For newcomers, it is a free week to see if a rebuilt, cross-platform party RPG can hang with modern gachas.
The focus on a smaller roster, more tactical combat and one unified account across PC and mobile is promising, but the real verdict will come from how the CBT feels in practice and how Masangsoft responds to feedback afterward. If you care about the future of the series, getting into this test and filling out any post-CBT surveys is the most direct way to influence what the full relaunch will look like.