Yes, it's essentially a soft launch for the game and it is free-to-play for everyone that is interested.
The most anticipated free MMORPG of 2013, Dungeons & Dragons® Neverwinter, is officially in Open Beta. Join millions of other adventurers in the Forgotten Realms as they combat beasts and vile creatures on Faerûn to defend the city of Neverwinter against Valindra Shadowmantle and other iconic creatures in Dungeons & Dragons®.
There will be unrestricted access to new content including:
- Increased level cap of 60.
- Explore past The Chasm including Mount Hotenow for only the bravest and most experienced adventurers.
- Hundreds of new and playable user-generated content available immediately in the Foundry.
- Access to Gateway, a web portal that allows players to remotely access in-game status information via their desktops, tablets, or smartphones. In its initial state, players can craft, view their characters, buy and sell in the Auction House, monitor guild activity and daily events, and access their mailboxes.
- And, much more!
There will be unrestricted access to new content including:
- Increased level cap of 60.
- Explore past The Chasm including Mount Hotenow for only the bravest and most experienced adventurers.
- Hundreds of new and playable user-generated content available immediately in the Foundry.
- Access to Gateway, a web portal that allows players to remotely access in-game status information via their desktops, tablets, or smartphones. In its initial state, players can craft, view their characters, buy and sell in the Auction House, monitor guild activity and daily events, and access their mailboxes.
- And, much more!
Keep in mind that the servers are experiencing a rafter hefty load right now, so queue times might be a lot higher than normal.
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