ArcheAge, the free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG from publishers Gamico, has been going strong since 2013 and will now be bolstered with a new expansion entitled Garden of the Gods.

With immense freedom to choose your own path through questing, trading, housing and farming and much more, ArcheAge shakes up the MMO formula. It has been described by developers XL Games as a sandbox/theme-park hybrid; aka a ‘sandpark’. With over 100 classes and 4 unique races (Nuians, Elves, Firran and Harani) with fluid alliances between them, there are myriad opportunities to carve out your own unique story and shape the world around you.

The Garden of the Gods expansion introduces a mystical world of lush forests and enchanted groves rife with dangerous enemies, thrilling quests, and enticing treasures. Confront the dangers of the zone in exhilarating raids, though it is advisable to be well-armed - take on new tiers of Raid bosses to ensure you are equipped with the best loot to explore this perilous realm.

Check out the announcement trailer below to whet your appetite:

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Garden of the Gods will be available from 11th June to players of ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained (the buy-to-play version of the game that does away with powerful premium content to level the playing field). Not only that, but as of right now ArcheAge players can claim an adorable Brown Shiba Inu pet from the game store for free to celebrate this release.

More information on this expansion and all of its contents will be released over the coming days through the ArcheAge community - so check out the website to keep in the loop and give this title a spin.