We would first like to thank all of you for applying to the game’s closed beta, for the interest and enthusiasm you have showed and that helped us go forward each day, and to our beta testers – for all the feedback you provided us with.
We are very grateful that such a great community has started to shape around World of Mercenaries, thanks to each and every one of you.

We are entering a phase where we need to process all this information, as well as work on taking the game to another level.

As such, we will be putting the closed beta on hold as of today.

When the closed beta will be available again, we’ll make sure you’ll know about it

Looking forward to new adventures with you soon!

Big-ups from the dev team

What does that mean, and what will you find here?

For the newcomers, here is a short introduction (veterans can skip):

World of Mercenaries is a skill-based and teamwork-focused first-person-shooter developed with Unreal Engine 3, offering  fast-paced game play and a high degree of freedom of movement.

You are a mercenary in search for fame & fortune, fighting along and against other fierce warriors.

But what exactly will you find here?

Well, besides obvious shooting fun, here is a quick takeaway of what this closed beta offers you:

-          Two very different maps;

-          Two game modes, a classic one and a heavily team-oriented one;

-          An ultimate playground that you can cross as you see fit;

-          Six different weapons;

-          Dual health system;

-          Frequent updates and improvements;

-          Access to the Beta forums where you have a direct line to the developers and other Beta testers;

-          And more to come!

More importantly, for the first time you will have access to maps that are in development, for you to help shaping them into the ultimate competitive battlegrounds they need to become.

We insist on the fact that this beta is here for US to hear what YOU have to say, as we want to have the game evolve with you!

So what should you do to access beta and start playing?

Creating your profile on the website and following all the steps is a good start.

We will then issue beta keys by waves, so be patient – it might come sooner than later.

You will receive said key by email, as well as the process to get to download the game from Steam.

Be sure to add the address noreply@worldofmercenaries.com into your safe senders list.

And then, it will be up to you to enjoy shooting, whether with friends or strangers – or against them

As a close up, I can suggest you to bookmark the forums!

Beta testers have a dedicated section where they can discuss extensively about the game, as the NDA you complied to by signing up for the beta doesn’t allow you – for now – to talk about the game outside said private forum.

The general section is open to all, so go wild!

The official language for the forums – and more importantly the feedback one – is English.

We also recently created an international section for you to feel comfy around here in your own language – just keep in mind that the developer team won’t be able to bounce back on that.

That’s it, you are set!

See you soon WoMers, sharpen those skills of yours!

For its one month anniversary, we want to thank you for your participation in the Thursday Poll. But not only!

We have decided to change the rules of the game.

The poll is now available from Thursday to Wednesday, 23h59. And 59 seconds.

It leaves you more time to notice it, and check the box, whenever you feel like it.

The questions we ask here are the ones we feel will get us to know you better, or help us have the game evolve in one direction or another.

If you’d like to suggest a question, send an email to “help@worldofmercenaries.com”, specifying “Thursday Poll” in the email’s object!

Thank you for your support, stay fresh!

We have one right here, but can you guess what’s happening in it? There should be enough info for people to dig out:

Click for high resolution!

We are proud to announce that today marks a historical moment.  The first phase of the beta has started today with the aim of testing main technology points. This is the first time when people outside of the studio have uninterrupted access to the game.

Emails have been sent out to very few people, with more being added in the next few weeks.

Brace yourselves!

Since the beta start gets closer and closer we figured that it’s high time we give you a little heads-up on what’s going to happen with the game and website.

First, you must have noticed the “BETA NOT STARTED” image that appeared both on the right column here as well as on the page footer. This image will change as beta phases go and give you a clear picture at any time on what’s going on. Do remember that the only way to see the status is to be logged on to the site using your personal account.

Once the beta will start and invites will be sent, you will be able to see if your account is beta enabled or not. Make sure to add ‘noreply@worldofmercenaries.com’ to your safe senders list. If you’re not picked, do not despair as we will add more people as we improve the online experience, expand our server capacity and generally change things for the better.

Speaking of this, we will give people the ability to invite other people into the beta test, so you will have the opportunity to bring friends into the game and play together.

For people invited into the beta there will be a strong NON DISCLOSURE policy, they are not allowed to talk about it with non-beta users, post screenshots, footage, or anything else on the internet.  Since many people have already been beta testers for other games we are sure it won’t be a problem.

Beta testers will have access to a special forum section where you will be able to talk about the game freely. That is the only place on the Internet where you will be able to post game information. For everybody else, the general discussion forum will still be up and running.

To close things up, stay tuned these days for more announcements, website improvements and who knows… maybe a key

You will find the poll on the right column of the website.

Rule :

• You can answer once, being logged in;
• Votes are opening Thursday, ending Saturday midnight;
• Feel free to motivate others to answer it! The more answers, the most relevant for us.

So let us hear your voice, and don’t hesitate to suggest questions!

WoM Dev Team

What will you find around here?

A home page where we will communicate the information we feel is important to share with you. Don’t hesitate to click on the title or “read more” link to read the full article. You will be able to comment the news posted (unless otherwise noted) provided you are logged in.

The media section will satisfy your lust for seeing what we are about, until the beta phase opens. There are already some screenshots and illustrations, and we will keep adding content as time goes by. Make sure to check it regularly!

The forums will be the best way for you to contact us and get the answers to any question you might have. You should be logged in to access them.

Last but not least, your Beta Profile page is your ID card during beta on our website. One tip: by fulfilling the mandatory and optional steps of the registration, you are improving your chances of getting a key for the beta. Log in and visit Overview for more information.

So go on, have a look around and talk to us!

Why limit this number? Because the game isn’t in its final stage yet, be it from a technical or a development perspective. We need people that are familiar with this way of playing, and that are aware of the quality only going upwards. We’d like beta testers to play and enjoy their time in World of Mercenaries even though they meet sticky bits, and rather help us improve it. By limiting the number of players able to access the beta phase, we are on our side able to provide high quality assistance and listen closely to the feedback given, to eventually craft the best game we can.

So what is in there for you as a beta tester? A great occasion to be a part of the development of a new game, and deliver your feedback directly to the developers. And also, of course, the priceless ability to one day say, “I played World of Mercenaries since day one”! Make history, join us by simply applying for beta through the link up right.