When interviewed by 17173.com, Wang Lei, producet manager of  Reign of Revolution (R2) China revealed that the open beta test for R2 in China would launch in late March.

17173.com: When is the open beta for R2? Will the old server be reserved? How many new server will be open?

Wang Lei: The open beta for R2 is estimated to launch in late March. The final date will be announced at the beginning of March. So please be patient. The eight servers which used in the closed beta will be reserved and the new servers will fulfill the demand of our players.

17173.com: Will there be content update in open beta?

Wang Lei: In the open beta, RO will open new land. The number of main cities adds to 3, and the number of encampment adds to 18. At the same time, there will be more powerful monsters and brand new weapond. Loot slot such as rings, mantle and belts will also be open. I hope these new contents will bring more fun and joy to old and new players.

17173.com: What events are to be expected in the open beta?

Wang Lei: During the open beta, there will be over 1 million RMB awards for our players. And the ultimate prize will be a racing car. except for the award, players also have the chance to win virtual items in the game. There will also be cross-server battle held in the game.

17173.com: R2 will be free-to-play, pay-for-item, then how can you balance the virtual item sale and the equity of the game?

Wang Lei: R2 will be free to play, as to the free games, maybe some Chinese players will get upset. But we promise to our player, all the items sold in the game are subsidiary, and won''''t disturb the balance of the game. I believe everyone will be surprised when our item sale come out.