Source-level control
A codebase we can inspect and improve lets us investigate client problems at their source instead of only working around them.
Building a future we can maintain
Client 2.0
A parallel, experimental 64-bit game client with DirectX 11, built to give RaiderZ Global a technical foundation we can understand, improve and maintain for the years ahead.
Where this work begins
Why build a new client?
The current live client originated from the North American release and has served the community well. Its source code is not available to our team, however, which limits structural fixes and makes deep client-side investigation impossible.
The RaiderZ Global server and Client 2.0 share the same development lineage, giving the team source-level access on both sides of the connection for the first time.
Access creates possibility, not instant perfectionHaving the source lets us investigate and improve the client. It does not make an Alpha build automatically complete or stable — that is why measured testing matters.
More than a visual upgrade
Why a new client matters
The NA Client keeps the complete experience available today. Client 2.0 is the long-term work enabling future technical progress.
A modern 64-bit foundation
Moving from the live client’s 32-bit architecture to x64 removes an important memory constraint, while DirectX 11 gives us a better base for current Windows versions, drivers and hardware.
Sustainable development
A maintainable client makes careful fixes, diagnostics and future improvements possible without replacing the game players love.
Available now
Live client
The complete 32-bit NA Client remains available in the same live world while Client 2.0 evolves.
- The current 32-bit client, launcher and normal game service continue unchanged.
- Alpha work does not turn unfinished experiments into patch notes.
- DirectX 9 rendering and the existing closed client code remain its technical baseline.
In development
Client 2.0 — Early Access
Client 2.0 is the new x64 application for playing on the same live server. Its rendering, stability and compatibility continue to evolve.
- Native x64 architecture, DirectX 11 foundation and improved technical diagnostics.
- Results are compared with the same tester’s live-client baseline.
- The launcher was rebuilt for the new client distribution and update flow.
One live world
Client 2.0 and the NA Client connect to the same RaiderZ Global live server and use the same account.
Progress without hiding the rough edges
The current state of Client 2.0
Rebuilding from an earlier source base means some behaviour already correct in the live client must be identified and restored. A temporary regression is evidence to investigate, not a feature we intend to keep.
Replacement standardThe NA Client remains available until Client 2.0 reaches the compatibility, stability and gameplay quality required to become the definitive client.
- 01Interface differences
Some UI elements may be misplaced, incomplete or behave differently while systems are restored.
- 02Gameplay regressions
Skills, effects or interactions may reveal differences that need reproduction and correction.
- 03Performance variance
FPS, stuttering and loading can vary by hardware until bottlenecks are measured and addressed.
Evidence before release
How community testing helps
Different PCs reveal different problems. Structured comparisons help us separate hardware-specific issues from general client regressions.
- 01Record the baseline
Applicants tell us how the current client performs on their PC and settings.
- 02Select useful coverage
Testing waves include different processors, graphics cards, Windows versions and player profiles.
- 03Compare consistently
Testers repeat scenarios with comparable settings in the NA Client and Client 2.0.
- 04Report evidence
Clear reproduction steps, screenshots, video and diagnostics turn discoveries into actionable work.
Early Access means continuous evolutionFeatures may change, fail or be removed. Access is granted in waves and does not promise a public release date.