From the Press Release
Legends of Mount Hua, the first North American expansion for Snail Games' popular martial arts massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Age of Wushu, is now available for free download. Bringing eight new features to the martial arts sandbox, the Legends of Mount Hua expansion introduces an original story and instance, an 80-player battle arena and a player vs. player (PvP) competition.
"Age of Wushu has captured the enthusiasm and dedication of martial arts fans worldwide through its fast action combat and expansive exploration," said Shi Hai, Founder and Chairman, Snail Games. "Legends of Mount Hua takes the game to the next level with a new storyline and journey coupled with a huge battle arena. We expect the game's audience to grow substantially with additional content."
Released earlier this year, Age of Wushu places players in the roles of ancient martial artists as they journey and fight for glory against in-game foes. The Legends of Mount Hua expansion adds even more immersive qualities to Age of Wushu's Wuxia universe by bringing in new story events, combat features and a special competition. In addition, the expansion includes a new large-scale battleground, titled Youyun Sixteen Prefectures Battle Arena, where players can test their combat skills alongside more than 80 other players.
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua includes:
- Mount Hua Competition - Top players of the server fight for legendary titles, costumes and the famed Heavenly Sword.
- Yanmen Pass - Re-enact history with this new 18-man instance: 3 storylines, each with different gameplay and escalating difficulty.
- Youyun Sixteen Prefectures Battle Arena - Fight for conquest in this 40 vs 40 PvP battleground filled with supporting tasks and multiple ways to victory.
- Martial Brothers System - Bridging the gap between old and new players, low levels can quickly power up and enjoy discounts on learning skills by mentoring under a veteran player.
- Jianghu Factions System - Players spread fame amongst major Jianghu factions / NPCs to earn titles, costumes, missions, items and more.
- Jianghu Heroic Playstyle & Treasure System - Players fill the Heroic Bar and challenge Jianghu Heroes to earn unique treasures with stat bonuses.
- Jianghu Gratitude & Revenge System - Players earn reputation with certain NPCs for companionship in forbidden instances and the over-world (gratitude) or install lethal distraction upon enemies.
- As previously announced, Snail Games also plans to evolve the franchise into a feature film, a console game and mobile game.
Age of Wushu and the Legends of Mount Hua expansion are now available as free-to-play digital downloads on PC systems at http://www.ageofwushu.com/promotion/ob/a7. Age of Wushu is also available as a Special Retail Edition at GameStop locations for $19.99, including a single-player experience featuring the voice and likeness of martial arts legend and action film star Jet Li, plus in-game bonus items.