Wuxia MMO Sword of Justice sets closed beta date, so get your name in the hat

Wuxia-inspired MMORPG Sword of Justice has opened pre-registrations for its global launch, and you can grab free rewards for signing up. The Netease-published game delivers a gorgeous experience that offers the immaculate vibes of Ghost of Tsushima in a Chinese setting, and it's already been a huge hit with over 40 million players in its home country. Now, it's coming to the West, and you can put your name down today if you want to be among the first to try its international version.

Heavily inspired by the Northern Song Dynasty of 12th-century China, Sword of Justice certainly looks the part. Its stunning open world beckons you in, and the promise of Wuxia-inspired action with "no pay-to-win systems" could well deliver us one of the best new MMOs of the year. While Sword of Justice will be a free PC game from day one, developer Zhurong Studio says it's aiming to build "an even playing field where players are rewarded for their skill, not for how often they reach for their wallets."

There are plenty of PvE, PvP, and social activities on the table, and Zhurong's reward structure means you can progress equally regardless of how you prefer to play. There are six classes (or 'schools') to choose from, ranging from Nightwakers (stealthy, sword-wielding assassins) to Bloodstrom (bold spear-carrying warriors that can fight on horseback). If you prefer to support, you can heal your allies as a Sylph, or unleash deadly toxins and summon acolytes upon your foes as a Numina.

We've had Sword of Justice on our radar for several months now, but the opportunity to play the MMORPG is almost here. Pre-registrations for the full game are live as well, and they can snag you a bunch of rewards. At the time of writing, it's already closing in on two million sign-ups, but there are in-game bonuses available to all players that put their name down all the way up to the five million milestone. There's also a random draw you can enter when you register, which even has a small chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 console.

While you're looking through what's to come, you can put your name down to join the upcoming closed beta test. The Sword of Justice beta registration period is open until Tuesday September 16, with the test beginning on Friday September 26 and running until Thursday October 9. You'll find full details and the option to pre-register for launch on the official website. Note that this playtest is limited to the following regions: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines.

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