Hopefully all the steam punkers have patience.

According to a press release issued to Ten Ton Hammer, the Neo Steam closed beta won't begin until April 24, 2008, an unfotunate delay in the beta launch of the title. However, Hanbitsoft did announce that several contest will be held to gather up a large amount of closed beta testers, so those extra days may help more people get into the beta test! Here's the official release:

The much anticipated Steam Punk themed MMORPG – Neo Steam has rescheduled its Closed Beta launch in order to provide the players the best closed beta experience they could ever have. Neo Steam will have its official Closed Beta period on April 24 to 30! HanbitSoft and JoyImpact, publisher and developer of NeoSteam express their sincerest apology to all the excited individuals for the delay of the launch.

Get ready to experience the finest Closed Beta happening as Neo Steam works its best to assure all the testers that the long wait is really worth it. Players will surely enjoy their first look at the world of Neo Steam as the Closed Beta will now be held for 7 whole days!

Watch out because Neo Steam will be having a special CBT Account Giveaway to several MMORPG portals! Don’t miss this chance and head now to your favorite MMORPG portals to get the latest information for the CBT Account Giveaway.

Gear up and prepare yourselves for the exciting in-game events happening on Neo Steam Closed Beta! Also, be the first one to download and play the game as the Neo Steam client will also be hosted on several download sites.

More steamy facts and information regarding the upcoming Neo Steam Closed Beta will be revealed in the coming days so prepare yourselves as the Steam Wars is about to begin!

If you don't really know what Neo Steam is all about, head on over to our game overview page for all the details!