Blast Closed PlayTest Phase 1 – Get Ready to Test!
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Published on Apr 9 2025
The first phase of the new Gameplay is approaching.
It’s your chance to discover what’s changing—and how you can be part of the BLAST movement.
This is a lightweight version of the game. Only the core features are activated: the goal is to focus on what truly matters.
We’ve deliberately removed many secondary menus, visual effects, and animations, which will return in future versions.
📆 Snapshot of eligible accounts: April 16, 8:00 AM UTC (for Mint Pass holders – see conditions below)
Playtest launch: April 23
Session ends: May 7
⚠️ The CTA launcher is no longer supported. Make sure to migrate now to Epic Games.
Test, Play… and Most of All, Give Us Your Feedback!
Your feedback is crucial.
At the end of this session, a Google Form will be sent to your email to collect your impressions:
✅ What you liked
✅ What surprised you
✅ What could be improved
A dedicated Discord channel will also be available so testers can connect and share their experiences.
How to Participate?
This session is open only to players who meet the following conditions:
- Own a Mint Pass in your CTA Wallet or Custom Wallet
- Have a KYC-verified account
- Logged in between April 1 at 8:00 AM UTC and April 16 at 8:00 AM UTC
📌 Only one account per user will be selected (the one with the highest level).
On April 23, you’ll receive an email (to the address linked to the selected account at the time of the snapshot) containing:
- Your unique access code for the Epic Games version (1 code = 1 account)
- Links to the App Store and Play Store (only valid if your account is whitelisted)
🧪 You will play in a closed test environment.
All cards from all collections will be unlocked on your test account.
🎁 Exclusive Reward:
By playing at least one duel during the session, you will unlock an exclusive test card:
Palmer – Cult Leader (Standard Version – ID: 1020310007002)
"We are his disciples, and we believe in the incarnation of the Black Void."
The alternate version of this card will be available in a future test session.
Your Feedback Matters
Your insights, ideas, and opinions are essential.
At the end of the test on May 7, you’ll receive a Google Form by email to share your impressions (this is will be the only feedback platform).
We’ll also set up a dedicated Discord space for these test phases to encourage community interaction.
The New Gameplay Rules
What’s Changing in the New Gameplay
| Before (< 0.23) | New Gameplay – Blast |
|---|---|
| No HP | Each player has health points to reduce to 0 |
| Point system (65 pts via Trinities) | New Objective = deal damage by the end of the turn |
| No energy | Addition of an energy bar |
| 1 card per turn | Multiple cards playable based on your energy |
| Special Abilities | Replaced by Blasts (3 levels) with cooldowns and costs |
| Trinity system | Removed (affinities are retained) |
| Heptagram: 2 advantages / 2 weaknesses | Reduced to 1 advantage / 1 weakness per element (The order of strengths and weaknesses has been adjusted to make more sense and simplify onboarding for new players) |
| Extended captures via Leader | Capture by chain of 1 only |
| Unlimited hand | 6 cards max in hand (the 7th is destroyed) |
Your objective during this test is simple: battle other players and reduce their HP to zero.
This version will help you get familiar with the new gameplay mechanics, especially the Blasts, powerful special attacks you can activate during a duel.
For this Closed Playtest 01, two Blasts are available:
- Arkhante
- Mantris
The other two—Rift and Watch Dogs—will be available during Closed Playtest 2.
⚠️ Important Note
All upcoming patches – including BLAST playtest phases – will be released exclusively on the following platforms:
- Epic Games
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
➡️ The current CTA Launcher is no longer supported. Make sure to migrate now to Epic Games to keep enjoying the CTA TCG experience.
Build your deck.
Redefine the rules.
And prove that everything can change in a single move.
