Based on popular Chinese legends that inspired a multi-award-winning television series, several movies, novels, and a phenomenally successful franchise of games -- including the most recent MMORPG Gujian Qitan Online -- Swords of Legends Online introduces a fully remastered version of the highly-anticipated saga to new audiences.

Swords of Legends Online explores an eons-long clash between the forces of light and darkness. Only those chosen by the spirit of the legendary sword buried deep within themselves may unlock the powers necessary to banish the fog of evil, death, and destruction that threaten to consume this tempestuous world. Players will become absorbed in the deep, vivid visuals and narrative as they hone their combat skills, form alliances, defeat fearsome enemies and bosses that spawn throughout the dangerous dungeons and world maps, enemy factions, and even the gods themselves.

Players may choose from up to six playable classes, each with their own unique skills, weapons, armor, and specializations. These heroes can take to the skies on flying mounts to visit their own, customizable islands, and engage in thrilling quests, multiplayer dungeons, 20-player raids, and an abundance of PVP modes.

Soon, players throughout North and Latin America and Europe will be able to explore the game’s rich, tumultuous story, steeped in poetic Chinese lore, and test their might in thrilling action combat as they become embroiled in the struggles between light and darkness.

Next week, Swords of Legends Online will open its doors to players across the world, inviting them to enter the legendary realm of Shenzhou.

Ramping up to its release, the Swords of Legends Online team is already planning several activities to help the community prepare for the official launch:

First Look: The Swords of Legends Online Roadmap: Ahead of the Friday, July 9, release, the SOLO team plans to host a livestream to go over some of the pre-launch topics such as the name claim perk for those who pre-ordered, as well as a first look at the roadmap for some of the first post-launch content.

Be sure to tune in to the Swords of Legends Online Twitch stream on Wednesday, June 30 at 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM EDT / 21:00 CEST to gets some tips from the team and be ready for launch. You’ll also get a first look at some of the content coming to the game shortly after.

SOLO Team AMA on Reddit: Additionally, the team will participate in an exclusive “AMA” on Reddit to address several questions from the community on Monday, July 5 starting at 10 PM PDT / 1:00 AM EDT / 07:00 CEST. The event will be hosted in English and last for approximately two hours. During that time, players can submit their questions to the Swords of Legends Online team at https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG which will be answered live!

SOLO will be able to secure names for their immortal heroes shortly before the game's release starting on Friday, July 2 at 5:00 AM PDT / 8:00 AM EDT / 14:00 CEST, until Monday, July 5 at 5:00 AM PDT / 8:00 AM EDT / 14:00 CEST. Those who have not pre-ordered Swords of Legends Online still have the chance to do so until the official release to claim their name and create their character before anyone else.

Although the pre-release access to the character creation menu will allow players to create and name some heroes before the official launch of the game, they will not be able to start adventuring with their new characters until the release day of Friday, July 9. For more info on the naming process, players can check the community site for guidelines: https://gf.link/SOLOSecureTheName.

Early Download: Players who have pre-ordered the game can download Swords of Legends Online via the pre-download. This will give them access to character creation ahead of the release. The pre-download is available on Steam starting on Wednesday, June 30 (10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT / 19:00 CEST) and via the Gameforge client starting on Thursday, July 1 (1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 10:00 CEST). The pre-download will remain available until the game's release, so you and your friends can start playing right away. 

Key Features:

• A Rich Saga to Unravel: With a legendary story that will capture players’ hearts, Swords of Legends Online allows them to experience a journey unlike any other, through hours of fully-voiced cutscenes, an engaging, turbulent narrative, and memorable characters—all in an ancient Chinese setting. 
• Expansive, Exquisite World to Explore: A vivid world is brought to life through gorgeous, highly detailed textures, environments, and characters pulled from the pages of Chinese legends and folklore. From historically accurate costumes to the flora and fauna of each diverse region, Swords of Legends presents a unique and highly interactive feast for the eyes.
• Become the Ultimate Force Against Darkness: Players may choose from up to six initial playable classes—Reaper, Summoner, Bard, Spellsword, Berserker, and Spearmaster—each with their own unique playstyle, weapons, and unique zone and story. As characters grow, they can choose between two specializations per class in order to branch out towards powerful new skills that will aid them in their quest to vanquish the darkness.
• From the Earth to the Heavens: Players can live and meet above the clouds on unique and customizable floating islands used for personal housing—the perfect resting and gathering space in between quests. Extraordinary varieties of flying mounts will become faithful companions to players, allowing them to behold the world from a new perspective and visit each other in their own establishments.  
• The End Is Just the Beginning: Extensive and engaging endgame content lets players forge their own journeys. Through additional quests, multiplayer dungeons, 20-player raids, and a wide plethora of PvP modes, Swords of Legends Online invites players to push their skills to the limit to keep up with frequent content updates.

The game is available for pre-purchase in three editions starting today for $39.99 USD (€39.99), $59.99 USD (€59.99), and $99.99 USD (€99.99). Players who pre-purchase the game will receive a pre-order bonus which includes exclusive cosmetic in-game items, and access to the closed beta trials.

Additionally, the pre-purchase will also provide access to character name reservation and character creation before the official launch.

Swords of Legends Online will be available for PC (Gameforge client, Steam, and Epic Games Store) on July 9, 2021, with text language support in English, French, and German, and English voiceovers.