Tera News: Focused Group Test 2 (FGT2) Details Released

The official forums just got updated with basic (yet important) information about the upcoming Focus Group Test 2. Here’s the stuff you need to know!

The 2nd Focus Group Test (FGT) will run from Friday, April 16 through Monday, April 19. The server will only be available at the following times:

• Friday: 12pm–10pm PDT (7pm–5am UTC)
• Saturday: 7am–10pm PDT (2pm–5am UTC)
• Sunday: 7am–10pm PDT (2pm–5am UTC)
• Monday: 12pm–10pm PDT (7pm–5am UTC)
• Tuesday: TDB based on player progress

Invitations for FGT2 will go out on April 12 along with instructions on how to download and install the TERA client, as well as a list of PC requirements you have to meet to run the test. FGT participants will have from that time until the start of the test on Friday to download and install the client and any necessary updates.

FGT2 will cover approximately levels 1–25 of the game. FGT participants will be asked for both general and specific points of feedback about the game. They will be under an NDA (non-disclosure agreement), and will have access to a section of the TERA forum where they can post their notes and discuss the FGT with other users. That means no screenshots or videos can be taken, however like always you should expect at least something on our site.


FGT2 will look at a variety of game mechanics such as the ones below which are now changed thanks to player feedback in FGT1:

• General improvements to the movement, speed, controllability, and combat damage.
• Improvements to the player trading system, and the implementation of a brokerage system for selling items.
• Future implementation of controller support.
• Players can now purchase Stamina if they don’t want to hang out around campfires to restore Stamina.
• The ability to jump, swim and climb was added to the game.
• Fall damage was significantly reduced.

Hopefully this test will also be as productive as the last and improve the game further.