Sword of Justice Opens Closed Beta Sign-Ups for North America,

NetEase Games is bringing its wuxia-flavored MMO, Sword of Justice, to Western players with a North American closed beta starting September 26. Players in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil can register until September 16. While available on mobile, a dedicated PC client indicates NetEase’s commitment to PC gamers.

Sword of Justice blends classic open-world MMO design with a historical China setting inspired by the Northern Song Dynasty. NetEase, known for Asian hits like Fantasy Westward Journey and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, aims to attract Western MMO fans who enjoy games like Black Desert Online and Naraka: Bladepoint. Skill-based progression and advanced graphics tech are intended to distinguish it in the free-to-play market.

• Platforms: PC and mobile, with cross-play planned for launch.
• Visual tech: Path tracing on PC and ray tracing on supported phones, plus a dynamic weather system.
• Progression: Seasonal resets and strict stat caps to minimize pay-to-win.
• Setting: An open world based on 12th-century China, featuring faction PvP, martial-arts combat, and branching narrative choices.
• AI NPCs remember player interactions, offering changing routines and responses impacting quests and alliances.

This beta is the first opportunity for Western players to experience the game’s features, and feedback will inform the worldwide launch on PC, iOS, and Android.