Players take flight on the backs of fantastical beasts, ranging from ferocious bears to fire-breathing dragons, to fight by both land and air in the unprecedented experience MMO players have been waiting for. 

In Riders of Icarus, players will explore a vast, majestic and ever-expanding world where they can collect and train hundreds of different wild beasts, taming them to become rideable mounts with unique special abilities.  As a legendary Rider, with renowned combat abilities, players will coordinate with other heroes both in the air and on the ground to engage in theatrical boss battles utilizing the game’s frenetic action-oriented melee combo system.  With hundreds of ground and aerial mounts to collect, the sky is no longer the limit for the Riders of Icarus, who fight to protect mankind from an ancient invading evil.

Available now in North America, Europe, Oceania and other supported regions for PC via Steam or the Nexon Launcher, players can begin their journey today to rule the skies and ground in battle.

Players joining the fight will be able to collect and tame hundreds of mythical beasts to train as rideable mounts and deadly weapons in their journey through an epic fantasy world. By engaging in theatrical boss battles with their trusted mounts, players will master skills to become a legendary Rider of Icarus.

“The Riders of Icarus' Open Beta is only the beginning of a long and fruitful adventure in bringing the game to a new western audience," said Hoon Seok, the game’s producer. "Feedback from our earlier Closed Beta tests has been instrumental in ensuring an immersive experience for all players. We’re looking forward to working closely with the community throughout our Open Beta as well, to expand the world of Riders of Icarus with their valuable input."

Nexon America and WeMade have already begun implementing feedback from the Closed Beta period to provide the best possible experience for players in Riders of Icarus, making several enhancements in advance of the open beta launch, including:

• Better and more engaging tutorials;
• New controls tailored for a variety of MMO players;
• Reduced penalties for item enhancement;
• Added achievements system to provide engaging missions and more ways to earn in-game currency;
• Updates to the cash shop to align with their commitment to making Riders of Icarus a truly free-to-play game.

In the coming months, players can also look forward to an increased level cap, new regions to explore, dungeons to conquer and mounts to tame. In addition, the battlefield system will later incorporate Player-versus-Player (PvP) and Player-versus-Environment (PvE) elements that will blend to give players an organic experience.

To help prepare for the upcoming dangers a Rider may face, including ferocious beasts, fiendish vampires and powerful titans among other threats, players can participate in several Open Beta events this month:

• Open Beta Celebration Event: All Riders can receive an exclusive free Dragon Fire Shoulder Raven by logging in before July 20
• Dungeon Dominator Event: Make your way through some of Riders of Icarus’ dark dungeons to earn useful gear.
• Summer Attendance Event: Earn free items just by logging in, from now through July 26, with Daily Rewards.
• Hakanas Coin Event: Complete Daily Achievements to earn Hakanas Coins, which you can redeem for boxes full of rewards.