Almost a year and a half since it’s initial announcement, True Games’ epic free to play Strategy/RPG title Mytheon is getting ready for a public showing. Starting April 28th, True Games will open the doors to the general public. Although not an official release, this period will serve as a “soft launch”, as players will have unlimited access to the game.
Doing a bit of a celebratory dance, True Games will be offering what they’ve dubbed the “Champions of Mytheon” package to a very exclusive group of just 2000 players. The first 2000 to get on board and plunk their cash down will receive lifetime access to discount currency, premium offers, exclusive, one-time only items, as well as sneak previews of new content before its release. The package goes on sale in early May (no official word from True Games on an exact date), and will also allow purchasers access to an early play period before the games’ official launch. And if that wasn’t enough, True Games will also be chucking in some Mytheon Coins to be used in the cash shop, vitality elixirs, stone bundles, limited edition Mytheon shirts and autographed posters, and the option to include players’ real name in the game credits under “Champions of Mytheon”.
As noted above, during this open beta, Mytheon’s cash shop will be open for business for the first time. At various times throughout the beta, players will receive “Mytheon Coins” that they’ll be able to spend at the cash shop. Items up for sale include armor and weapons, power stones, potions, and more.
“This is an exciting time for all of us and for Mytheon as we prepare to open the flood gates and let everyone experience mythology come to life in an action setting,” said Peter Cesario, director of new business and product development at True Games Interactive. “We have already witnessed the development of a thriving community and we are proud to offer them the Champions of Mytheon package which allows them to get an ever-important head start on play, exclusive goodies, and access to never before seen content that will truly make them feel like the gods.”
As a reminder, Mytheon is a free-to-play multiplayer Strategy/RPG/Action game where players battle in classic mythology scenarios, challenging gods to determine they players’ fate. Mytheon players, or “Stonecasters” as they’re known, are über humans with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and build structures to aid them in battle. Naturally, a various assortment of classes are available, each offering it’s own unique combat abilities.
To signup for the open (or closed) beta, and learn more, visit the official Mytheon site.
If Giles’ most recent position didn’t warrant enough street cred, he also served as Execvutive Director of Technology at Turbine, where he oversaw core development projects, operations, IT, and Biz Dev efforts for Asheron’s Call, DDO, and LotRO. And rounding out the ‘Wow, this guy’s been a major player in a lot of stuff’ category, from 2003-2006, Giles filled the role of Director of Platform Technology at Sony Online Entertainment, meaning he was deeply involved in development and technology efforts in titles including EverQuest, EverQuest2, Star Wars Galaxies, The Matrix Online, and Planetside.
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