They’ve landed. What, aliens? No, not this time, anyways. This week, Gamigo has seen fit to beam down 100 Closed Beta keys for our loyal Crunch visitors! If you’re curious about this fast-paced space combat MMO, head on over to our beta key giveaway page to grab your pilot’s license. After that, sign up here and register your beta key here. Done!

Let’s cover some of the basics: in Black Prophecy, your player character is represented by an extensively customizable ship, which will evolve as you make your way through the game world. In contrast to EvE Online, this game fosters a more traditional skill-based progression that does not require months of time investment. For players who couldn’t get into the highly detailed (and slightly monotonous) gameplay of EvE, Black Prophecy Gold may be the droid you’re looking for. Human avatars are not planned for launch, but Gamigo has made it clear that they will consider such implementations further down the line.

The Black Prophecy Gold is set to launch in April, so keep checking back for updates!

For more information about the game, check out the official F.A.Q. Meanwhile, here’s a quick glance at some of the game’s features:

NEXT-GENERATION GRAPHICS
Black Prophecy uses the latest in graphics technology to produce breathtaking visuals.

FAST-PACED ACTION COMBAT
Black Prophecy is more action-oriented than a traditional space simulation. We are trying to avoid long travel times or other activities where the player isn’t really doing anything.

EXCITING PLAYER VS. PLAYER COMBAT
Black Prophecy allows players to organize big PvP battles and also offers varied PvP missions.