After being released in Korea nearly two years ago by developer XLGAMES, publisher Trion Worlds has announced that beta signups for their Western release of open-world MMO ArcheAge are now open (thanks WirlWind).

Having been in-development for more than six years, and with the brains of Lineage creator Jake Song behind the wheel, ArcheAge offers an expansive fantasy open-world sandbox game filled with a fair few interesting concepts. Hang-gliders, navy fleet combat, housing, steampunk tractors, farming and even jail are what is on offer in ArcheAge.

Explore the world of ArcheAge, a vast MMORPG adventure free from predefined paths and progression. Build unique and elaborate homes, farms that drive the world economy, and massive castles to lay claim to rich and vibrant realms. Band together and fight for glory and fortune in huge PvP battles and epic naval combat – or go beyond two factions and live the life of an outlaw. In this world, the choices are yours to make!

Currently no date has been set yet for when ArcheAge will be available to the Western markets, but currently the game is available only in Korea as a free-to-play option. With a large laundry list of features on offer, it is probably better to check out the official website for an overview of what ArcheAge has to offer including some short videos of gameplay action.

For those interested in jumping into the expansive world, Trion now has beta signups available over at their website (which you can find here) but MMORPG.com also has an extensive E3 2013 rundown of what to expect from this intriguing MMO.