Cross The Ages takes over HeroFestival: 500 m² of immersion, games, and magic

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Published on Oct 8 2025

On November 8–9, the HeroFestival will host a one-of-a-kind experience as Cross The Ages (CTA) unveils a 500 m² space entirely dedicated to its universe. Blending video games, literature, art, and e-sports, the stand promises total immersion into the fascinating world of Artellium. Whether you’re a player, collector, or fantasy enthusiast, get ready for two intense days alongside the creators, artists, and developers of CTA.

ARISE – Discover the new action RPG in an exclusive world premiere

For the first time ever, Arise, the new multiplayer action RPG from the Cross The Ages universe, will be playable in an exclusive world premiere at the HeroFestival.
Developed on Unreal Engine 5, Arise takes players deep into a living, connected world where exploration, PvP battles, dungeons, and a player-driven economy intertwine in an ambitious free-to-play experience.

Saturday program:
From the festival opening, visitors can join the Arise 4v4 tournament, an intense competition where four champions will each win a gaming PC!
Additional play stations will be available to try out the latest exclusive demo of Arise, guided by the development team specially attending the event.

Sunday program:
🕐 1:00 p.m. → Join Sami (Co-founder) and Anthony (COO) on the main stage for an exclusive presentation of Arise and the entire Cross The Ages universe.
🕓 2:00 p.m. → Time for the Arise Grand Finale, hosted by Fred of the Dead, followed by the gaming PC awards ceremony! Expect pure adrenaline and excitement.

BLAST – The strategic TCG and the Heroes Legacy Grand Finals

Card game fans won’t be left out! Discover BLAST, the strategic TCG from Cross The Ages, now in its newest version.
Eight tablets will be available for visitors to try the game, guided by CTA team members eager to share pro tips and strategy secrets.

The Heroes Legacy international tournament will run throughout the weekend:

Saturday: Quarterfinals and semifinals at the CTA stand.
Sunday, 3:30 p.m.: The Grand Finale on the main stage — a major showdown as top international players battle it out live before the audience.

Meet the authors and dive into the lore of Artellium

The Cross The Ages experience goes beyond gaming — it’s also a literary and artistic adventure.
Meet the official authors and artists behind the universe, discover their inspirations, and take home a signed book!

On-site guests include:

Arnaud Dollen, lead author and narrative coordinator of the saga.
Norbert Merjagnan, Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire winner and worldbuilding architect of Artellium.
Alain Damasio, mentor of the saga and visionary author of La Horde du Contrevent.
Fabrice Capizzano, emotional reference of the saga, author of La Fugue d’Aurèle and Les Encres évaporées.

Exclusive books and goodies will also be up for grabs during stand activities.

Exclusive Merchandising: cards, boosters, and the new e-sport jersey!

CTA stand will host a dedicated shop for fans, featuring:

Physical cards and collector boosters for BLAST players.
Exclusive T-shirts, posters, and artworks.
And most importantly… the first-ever sale of the new Cross The Ages e-sport jersey, inspired by the colors of the universe and the city of Marseille.
This official jersey, worn by CTA’s pro teams, will be available in limited quantities exclusively during the HeroFestival.

Ready? See you at the HeroFestival on November 8 & 9!

Between tournaments, exclusive demos, author meet-and-greets, and never-before-seen reveals, the Cross The Ages stand promises two days full of excitement, competition, and discovery.
Come dive into Artellium, try the newest releases, and meet the visionaries behind Cross The Ages!

📍 HeroFestival – Parc Chanot, Marseille – Hall 2
📅 November 8–9, 2025