Korea’s largest PC and mobile developer Netmarble has announced plans to bring its first PC game to Europe next week.

Launching in closed beta next Thursday, April 2, Hounds: The Last Hope promises to deliver a free-to-play third person experience that blends “an in-depth story mode with an unrivalled multiplayer experience”.

The squad-based role-playing shooter will feature an economy system “designed to build and support a vibrant community”, with new content planned to arrive on a regular basis. The game first launched in Asia

“Already popular with millions of fans across Asia, Hounds: The Last Hope is our biggest game to-date, and one we’re delighted to bring it to Europe in the coming months,” said Netmarble’s global marketing director Ozan Aydemir. “With a strong story mode, PVP & Co-op, the closed beta for Hounds: The Last Hope will deliver an incredible experience for gamers, and we’re excited to see their reaction when the beta begins on April 2nd.”

To register for the beta, head through to the game’s official website.

Source: Netmarble