Devs from Snail Games USA answer five new questions on Black Gold Online.

Welcome back to another biweekly bite of Black Gold Online info! The devs over at Snail Games USA continue their Ask the Devs segment, answering a few more questions from the community.

Here's the summary for week #6:

• What sets Black Gold Online apart from other MMOs is the iconic Steampunk setting, spread across a detailed 30 square kilometer landscape. Black Gold Online also "redefines the boundary of vehicular warfare" by using elements from FPS / TPS genres, and taking combat to both air & sea.
• The devs are planning 18 classes, each with unique visuals, cultural style and specialized offensive / supportive roles.
• When players enter a specific area or complete a certain number of quests, they'll trigger challenging "Outbreak" events as a bonus.
• "The first closed beta is planned to launch at the earliest Q1 2014...The beta will feature substantial upgrade in terms of game-play progression and combat system compared to the E3 showcase."
• The initial launch is designed for North America, but they're not ruling out the possibility including other regions. Luckily, the game will not be region-locked.

Wondering where the previous five weeks are? Check out our earlier coverage!

Colt "ShdwFlm" Casey
Deputy Editor