Closed beta testing of the North American edition of The Chosen is now underway, paving the way for the release of this free-to-play MMORPG set in historical China. A release date for the game is also now set, as Snail Games USA says the game will open to the public on July 5. Word is: "During the closed beta testing period, players will enter a vast MMO world, complete with stunning landscapes, an epic storyline, immense customization options and adorably powerful animals to fight alongside as they climb The Chosen’s colossal skill tree."