Arch Age Beta Starting July 17

Tirion Worlds has announced a closed beta for the upcoming MMO, which will begin next week.

The closed beta for Trion Worlds and XLGames' upcoming MMORPG ArcheAge will start on July 17 at 10 a.m. PDT, the publisher and developer announced today.

Same as ArchAge's alpha, the level cap will still remain at 50 for the beta. Sharing content with other people through videos, screenshots, or live-streams will be allowed, as there is no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in place for the ArcheAge beta.

The game aims to separate itself from the pack by letting players adventure through the world at their own pace and by blazing their own trails. You won't find pre-defined paths.

ArchAge as most MMOs has a PvP system that lets groups of players battle it out on land or sea.

The ArcheAge beta will end come July 21 at 10 a.m. PDT. Gamers can guarantee themselves a spot in the beta by paying at least $50 for "Founder" status.