Perfect World Entertainment (US subsidiary of Perfect World Co.) has announced the Chinese Mythology-based MMORPG Perfect World International is now in open beta.

Perfect World International is the English-language version of Perfect World II (originally developed in Beijing by Perfect World Co.) first developed for the Malaysian market. The title has already been released in other territories and a Multilanguage closed beta for Europe has been announced.

The game is a free-to-play title with 3 classes (Human, Winged Elf, and "the Untamed"), a Guild system that allows clans to own and battle with other clans for territory, custom clothing, crafting, and even the ability for players to marry each other.

"With millions of players worldwide and a successful closed beta launch in North America, we are excited to now introduce an even larger audience of gamers to Perfect World International as it enters the open beta phase," said Dr. Alan Chen, CEO of Perfect World Entertainment. "We are confident that our premium content, skillful approach to game design, and excellent execution will redefine the free-to-play market in North America while establishing Perfect World Entertainment as a leading provider of interactive entertainment."