The wait for the official launch of Mythos is almost over. Frogster announced details about the game's official release date, head start and box version for the free-to-play Hack'n'Slash MMOG. Mythos will officially launch and be available for download in English, German, French, Polish and Turkish on April 28th, 2011, but a boxed version of the game is also available for pre-order via the Amazon European retailer at the cost of £9.99 (RRP), which will include early access to the game starting on April 26th, an in-game item package and a virtual companion. Check out the official press release after the break for more details.

Time to Paint the Town Red

Mythos release date and head start for those who purchase retail box edition

Get your blood-red marker pens at the ready, there’s an important date to mark on your calendar. Frogster, the European publisher of Mythos has announced that the Hack´n´Slash MMO will be officially released on the 28th of April.

How about a box version to really sink your teeth into?

Mythos will be available to download for free in English, German, French, Polish, and Turkish. Alongside the free download version, a box version of the game will also be available in stores for £9.99 (RRP). Those who purchase the box version will be able to play Mythos from the 26th of April, two days before the official release. They will also receive further bonuses such as an item package worth 10 Pounds and an exclusive virtual companion.

Pre-orders for the box version have begun today on Amazon. The Mythos box can be pre-ordered from today by following this link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Silver-Mythos-PC-DVD/dp/B004RSUMMC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1300176860&sr=8-15

Mythos is currently being put through its paces in an English-language Closed Beta, which will be expanded with further languages and some new content on the 29th of March. The Open Beta phase will then begin on the 12th of April, during which the level cap will be raised from 27 to 50, and a new region, Umbral Peaks, will be introduced.

If your axe is aching for a little action even before the Open Beta starts, there’s still time to register for the Closed Beta on our official website, www.mythos-europe.com.

Overview of the dates:

• Ø Closed Beta Update: 29th of March
• Ø Start of Open Beta: 12th of April
• Ø ‘Early-Access’ Box Version: 26th of April
• Ø Release: 28th of April