The9 Interactive announced that it’s first title, Three Kingdoms Brawler, will be released this Spring as a free-to-play action MMO for Windows PCs.

Much like Dungeon Fighter Online, Three Kingdoms Brawler takes the classic 2D side-scrolling arcade beat-em-up and updates it. Inspired by the events and battles of the Three Kingdoms era in China, players take control of legendary warriors fighting to determine the future of the country. By choosing their guiding spirit and hero class, players can customize their fighting experience, and they progress, they will upgrade combos, armor, and weapons.

Players can create guilds and factions, and a robust crafting system allows the creation of unique weapons and armor. The online marketplace and auction house lets players to buy and sell their creations with others. With thousands of different weapon, skill, and armor combinations, each player will have their own unique experience tailored to their personal choices.

There’s also PVP combat, tag team matches, leaderboards, and in-game honorary titles that will show the world who has the most skill.

For more information or to register for an upcoming beta, please check out www.threekingdomsbrawler.com.

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