Centuries ago, a mighty dragon engulfed the world in flames which plunged the world into a state of chaos and nearly caused the downfall of mankind. Brave heroes inspired the public to join forces and banish the dragon to the fiery depths from where it came.  However, after the death of these valiant warriors, the empire eventually crumbled. Memories faded, vigilance waned and the evil became nothing more than a distant legend.

A century of peace and prosperity passed, and unsettling rumors started to spread like wildfire – war has broken out in the north and Prince Aldred has vanished without a trace. The land is shrouded in terror and a long-forgotten cult has reemerged. The increasing turmoil, an omen of the dragon’s revengeful return, is a summons to the ancient order of dragon warriors and mages to take up arms once again. The time has come for them to confront the evil which was banished into dark realms centuries ago. As the battle to end all battles draws near, new warriors are born and the bravest will join forces to fight for freedom and survival: A new age has begun – an age of heroes!

Drakensang Online’s high-quality graphics and intricate details are sure to captivate viewers like no other browser-based game has done before, strengthening the online game’s renowned reputation. The in-house developed Nebula engine – which was used in the development of the PC versions of Drakensang – makes it possible to play the game in a browser without players needing to install any software onto their computer.  The superior graphics lets players enjoy impressive settings such as picturesque medieval cities, lush forests and gloomy crypts.

In the Drakensang Online closed beta players will be able to test playing as Spellweavers or Dragonknights. Dragonknights will show off their prowess in close quarters combat, while the Spellweavers do their thing with impressive magic attacks. Once they create their own characters, players begin to walk the pilgrim’s path through the land of Duria. This seemingly-idyllic world is not without peril: Small monsters lurk in the shadows and offer the players their first chance at combat and gaining experience points. Those able to fend off these little devils will find refuge in the tranquil town of Grimford. From sword or magic trainers, to Bertram the merchant with goods from all four corners of the kingdom, or Alan the smith with the right weapons, Grimford has it all. Yet even here unrest hangs in the air. The villagers, mostly fishers and peat cutters, have been reporting dark and strange happenings to the north in Darbmoor. Players must unite to set out for Grimmagstone to uncover the source of these troubling occurrences.

The closed beta of Drakensang Online already demonstrates the unique mix of intense combat against the creatures of the Anderworld, the impressive character development, and exciting quests in a mysterious fantasy world. Drakensang Online is the first Drakensang title, in which players experience the captivating plot and game world alongside friends and fellow Drakensang fans – all this free to play and directly in the browser.

The Bigpoint Berlin development team tests the closed beta of Drakensang Online live on servers in both Germany and the USA to improve the game together with the fans and community over the next few months until the official launch. Week by week the Bigpoint development team will be unlocking more player accounts to experience the closed beta and perfect the gaming experience based on the fans’ suggestions before the official launch.

Registration for the closed beta can be found on the official website.