The steampunk meets fantasy themed MMO will hit closed beta in May.

Closed beta testing is quickly approaching for Black Gold Online! Starting May 15, 2014, at 2pm PT beta testers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of Montel. Represent either the Kingdom of Isenhorst or the Elandir Union as you create a name for yourself in BGO. The closed beta also promises "revamped graphics, smoother textures, an updated User Interface and other mechanical changes."

Closed Beta participants will see large-scale battlegrounds with customizable 'Carriers' (large battle mounts for each faction) and can develop over 100 distinct carrier-types for battle. Black Gold Online also features true hardcore PvP, where players can fight against members of their same faction as well as opposing forces across a variety of battlegrounds, arenas and 'Chambers of Greed.' Finally, players can join even larger Energy Well battles as they form armies to fight for control of precious resources in large-scale faction and guild battles.

You can sign up for beta now at the official site, and be sure to check out our alpha impressions article if you haven't yet!

Ann "Cyliena" Hosler, Managing Editor