[Register now] Webzen today announced that its new hack ‘n’ slash MMORPG, ELOA: Elite Lord of Alliance, will begin the Initial Beta Test in North America and Europe on Tuesday, 13th October (UTC). From today, players can sign up for the ELOA initial beta test simply by using their Webzen accounts. Interested readers can also refer to our interview with Webzen and developer Npicsoft.

The first step is to head on over to the official ELOA page and click the orange button marked “Join the Beta” at the top. By clicking the button, users will automatically be entered into the initial beta test that is currently scheduled to last for roughly one week. Upon its conclusion, player progress and characters will be wiped. Current Webzen users can also download the client right now.

Developed by South Korea studio Npicsoft, ELOA is an anime-inspired triple-action hack ‘n’ slash MMORPG, with familiar action RPG controls and an isometric view of the character. Players can choose between one of 5 playable classes among 4 races, with each class having access to 3 combat stances. ELOA’s unique gameplay revolves around tactically switching between the three stances mid-combat.

ELOA is set in a vibrant, open world full of PvP battles, quests & dungeon raids. It comes with an instance party finder system, and features an extensive pet & costume system to suit all players. Along with the official ELOA website, further info on the game and the forum are now available. Players will be able to express their comments and feedback on the game with other people on the forum.