Note: the Pioneer Test has concluded. This article is kept as an archive. The test build is no longer available for download, and the global launch date has not been announced.
The Pioneer Test for Cinder & Crowns, a free-to-play mobile 4X strategy game (SLG), opened on 30 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC+8 and ran for approximately 35 days.
What the Pioneer Test was
It was a paid test with a data wipe. Players could spend during the test, but all test-server progress was cleared when it ended and does not carry over to the official launch. We stated this up front rather than at the end.
Spending during the test
Purchases made during the Pioneer Test are returned as in-game gold after the official launch, under the published rebate rules. See the rebate rules announcement for the exact tiers, caps, and deadlines; the terms are stated there in full.
What comes next
Once the launch date is set, it will be posted here and on our official Discord first.