Snail Games USA announced today the the closed beta has begun for The Chosen, which paves the way for the free-to-play MMO's official launch on July 5. Players can choose to align themselves with one of five Chinese dynasties and master the abilities of six classes. They can also fight alongside animals using the game's pet system.

Check out our game list page for The Chosen to learn more about the MMO and browse through numerous in-game screenshots. For a taste of the game's setting, watch the preview trailer below.