Origins Beta for Rise of Kunark is here!

This open beta for the Origins Servers will run until April 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m PT.   

Explore the Timorous Deep as a Sarnak and relive the ongoing war between the Sarnak and Iksar empire!  

 

Rise of Kunark Features: 

• Level Cap Raised - New cap for Adventurer, Tradeskiller and Guild level is 80. 
• AA Cap Raised - There will be 40 additional AAs available, raising the maximum to a total of 140. There will be new ways to gain AA exp as well. 
• Class specific Epic Weapons 
• Hundreds of new quests aimed at gameplay of all types: solo, group, and raid. 
• Rediscover the continent of Kunark, with many zones as well as nostalgic zones from EQ1. 
• Content is primarily focused on levels 1 to 20 (in the Sarnak area) and levels 65 to 80.   

 

Check out the official trailer here:

 

If you're interested in taking part in this beta test, keep reading!  
 

To patch and get into the Beta server: 

• Open your LaunchPad. 
• In the top-left corner, click the 'Version' link which will open the 'Select Game Version' panel. 
• Choose 'Beta' in the drop-down menu and then hit 'Apply' to begin patching. 
• Hit 'Play' once the patching is completed.  

Other Important Information: 

• Beta installs into a sub-folder that takes about the same space as your live game version. 
• Remember to set the 'Version' back to your regular setting to access your normal server. 
• Players who wish to take part in the beta with their Live characters can use the /beta command in game to copy characters to the Beta server. This process can take up to 1 hour to complete. 
• If your copied /beta character is not displaying on the Beta server, please create a level 1 character on Beta, log that character in, and then log it out. Copied character(s) should then appear on the character select screen. 
• The Beta server may not always be accessible as patching and Beta server maintenance will occur whenever it’s necessary. 
• The Beta server is wiped periodically, meaning Beta characters may be deleted with or without notice. 
• Anything you do on a Beta server is exclusive to the Beta server, and will not affect your live characters, except when Beta rewards are offered for you to /claim on live.  

Please report any bugs or issues found in the Beta forums.   

Thank you, and we will see you on Beta! 

  

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