UPDATED:  The giveaway is now closed, but we wanted to send out a special thanks to everyone who participated! Winners have been listed at the bottom of this page, and we will also be letting you know via the comments section. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully to receive your code!

The Closed Beta Test for Echo of Soul has finally arrived, kicking off May 4, 2015. A number of new Founder Packs have also become available, providing guaranteed access to the beta along with a number of additional perks based on the tier selected. This week we’re giving away 10 Companions Packs to our readers – the full details on how to enter can be found below!

Echo of Soul is a new MMO featuring five distinct classes (Warrior, Rogue, Guardian, Sorcerer, and Archer) and is being developed by key members of the Lineage II team. The game features both PvE and PvP content, as well as solo and party dungeons. And of course, don’t forget raids!

If you’re interested in checking out Echo of Soul and participating in the closed beta, you can enter for a chance to win one of ten (10) Companions Packs right here on Ten Ton Hammer. The Companions Pack includes the following:

Companions Pack Giveaway Details

Please be sure to read through the details for entry into the Echo of Soul giveaway below.

Giveaway Details

• Ten (10) Companion Packs will be given away on or before May 8, 2015
• Giveaway winners will be selected by random lottery, though the editors at Ten Ton Hammer reserve to right to award a Founders Pack to specific readers based on overall quality of entry
• Winners will be listed at the bottom of this page in a future update, on or before May 8, 2015
• Winners will also be notified via Disqus comments on this page by one of the Ten Ton Hammer editors

How to Enter

• To enter for your chance to win, please post a comment below explaining why you are excited to play Echo of Soul, and which of the five classes you’re most looking forward to playing during the closed beta test.
• Please note that you will need to have an active Disqus account to participate. If you do not already have a Disqus account, you can create one by clicking on the Login button found at the top right of the Comments section. From there you will be prompted to select which service you would like to use for your unique login and create your account.

Claiming Your Code (Giveaway Winners)

• Winners will be notified via the Comments section below, and also listed at the bottom of this page.
• If you’ve been selected as a winner, please send an email to [email protected] with “Echo of Soul Founders Pack Giveaway” as the subject line.
• Please Note: This is important – you will also need to send the following to receive your Founders Pack code:
  
  • A screenshot of your unique Disqus comment history to verify you are the correct user
  • You will also need to provide your Aeria account email so that your Founders Pack can be properly activated. Additional details found below in the Redemption Instructions.

Redemption Instructions

• Congratulations on winning access to the Echo of Soul Closed Beta and a “Companions Pack” Founder’s Pack! Your journey, dearest Soulkeeper, will not be an easy one. Be sure you're prepared to travel far and wide; recruit fearless noble steeds to help you along your path.
• Go to this page: http://echoofsoul.aeriagames.com/authorization/eosus/eosus_cbt_test
• Log in with your Aeria account (or create one if you don’t have one already). You will need to provide your Aeria account email to Ten Ton Hammer.
• Enter your Closed Beta code and click Redeem. Once the Closed Beta begins on May 4, you’ll be notified to download the Echo of Soul game client.
• Once downloaded, log in to the game with your Aeria account and let your journey begin!
• Within 48 hours, you will see the Companions Pack added to your account. Remember to give your Aeria username (your email address) to Ten Ton Hammer to ensure you get the items you deserve!

Good luck everyone – we’re looking forward to reading your comments!

UPDATE - Winners Announced!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our giveaway for Echo of Soul. While we wish we could give codes to everyone, 10 lucky readers have been selected via random lottery and will receive a Companions Pack code. 

The winners are listed below, and we'll also be informing you via the comments section. If you have been selected, be sure to follow the instructions listed above to claim your code.

The Winners:

• zathrius
• Hyritheen
• jonathan m
• Zeroeth Deah Angel
• Nekore
• Half Steps
• Lucas Vera
• Nitsuji
• Misaki Takahashi
• Dainedy

Thanks for visiting Ten Ton Hammer everyone, and be sure to check back for more Echo of Soul coverage and future giveaway opportunities!