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The '''Public Test Universe''' ('''PTU''') is an environment which is nearly identical to the |
[[File:Star citizen ptu.png|thumb|Public Test Universe]]The '''Public Test Universe''' ('''PTU''') is an environment which is nearly identical to the "[[LIVE]]" version of the game. It exists to allow public testing of new and unstable patches, bug fixes, and content additions that are not yet ready to be released. PTU testing happens after internal QA testing.<ref name="faq">{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013195927-Public-Test-Universe-PTU-FAQ|text=Public Test Universe (PTU) FAQ - Knowledge Base|accessdate=2021-04-15}}</ref> It is introduced on December 19, 2014 with the release of [[Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0]] ([[Arena Commander]] 1.0).<ref name="cl14390">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14390-Arena-Commander-10-Released|text=Arena Commander 1.0 released|accessdate=2021-04-15}}</ref> |
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== Invite waves == |
== Invite waves == |
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Once a PTU build is stabilized and features are completed, that build will be rolled out to a wider audience (aka a new wave). Each newer wave includes the participants of the older waves. The current PTU release format is as follows:<ref> |
Once a PTU build is stabilized and features are completed, that build will be rolled out to a wider audience (aka a new wave). Each newer wave includes the participants of the older waves. The current PTU release format is as follows:<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/ptu-wave-restructure-sharpening-the-tools-1/377156|text=Spectrum: PTU Wave Restructure|accessdate=2023-08-10}}</ref> |
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'''[[Evocati Test Flight]] group (wave 0):''' |
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* '''Evocati (Wave 0):''' The smallest group of testers who help to get early bugs reported in the most unstable build. Picked from [[Issue Council]] posters with multiple submissions or contributions and from the most active PTU testers. These players are bound to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and therefore cannot stream gameplay, spread pictures or openly speak about their participation. |
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* Hand-selected players under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Very experienced volunteer testers chosen based on the long-term provision of constructive feedback, quantity and quality of bug reports, and overall activity. |
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* '''Subs and Concierge Wave (Wave 1):''' All RSI accounts that are active [[subscribers]] and [[Concierge]] members are invited to join the PTU testing in this wave. The previous wave's NDA is lifted. |
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* '''Active Participation Wave (Wave 2):''' Any players that have been very active and involved on the Issue Council, plus players with the highest amount of playtime across all game modes. |
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'''Wave 1:''' |
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* '''Open PTU (Wave 3):''' The PTU servers and access will be opened to all backers with a [[game package]]. |
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* Top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles |
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* [[Subscribers]] |
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* Legatus Navium [[Concierge]]-level backers |
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'''Wave 2:''' |
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* Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles |
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* Praetorian [[Concierge]]-level backers |
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'''Wave 3:''' |
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* Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles |
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* Wing Commander, Space Marshal, and Grand Admiral [[Concierge]]-level backers |
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'''Wave 4:''' |
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* Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles |
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* High Admiral [[Concierge]]-level backers |
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'''Wave 5:''' |
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* All backers with an active [[Game Package]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Development]] |
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{{Short description|Test environment for unreleased game patches}} |
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 11 January 2025
The Public Test Universe (PTU) is an environment which is nearly identical to the "LIVE" version of the game. It exists to allow public testing of new and unstable patches, bug fixes, and content additions that are not yet ready to be released. PTU testing happens after internal QA testing.[1] It is introduced on December 19, 2014 with the release of Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0 (Arena Commander 1.0).[2]
Invite waves
Once a PTU build is stabilized and features are completed, that build will be rolled out to a wider audience (aka a new wave). Each newer wave includes the participants of the older waves. The current PTU release format is as follows:[3]
Evocati Test Flight group (wave 0):
- Hand-selected players under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Very experienced volunteer testers chosen based on the long-term provision of constructive feedback, quantity and quality of bug reports, and overall activity.
Wave 1:
- Top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles
- Subscribers
- Legatus Navium Concierge-level backers
Wave 2:
- Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles
- Praetorian Concierge-level backers
Wave 3:
- Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles
- Wing Commander, Space Marshal, and Grand Admiral Concierge-level backers
Wave 4:
- Next top active players rated by hours in the previous two major patch cycles
- High Admiral Concierge-level backers
Wave 5:
- All backers with an active Game Package
See also
References
- ↑
Public Test Universe (PTU) FAQ - Knowledge Base. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2021-04-15
- ↑ Arena Commander 1.0 released. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-04-15
- ↑ Spectrum: PTU Wave Restructure. Spectrum. Retrieved 2023-08-10