Funcom just announced Secret World Legends, which is nothing other than the relaunch of 2012's The Secret World MMO with a few key improvements, starting with combat.

　　Executive Producer Scott Junior said:

　　One of our biggest goals in relaunching the game has been to reimagine the core gameplay experience in a way befitting a modern-day action RPG. Secret World Legends features combat that feels more natural, deep systems that are more intuitive, better structuring of the early game for new players, and improved mission flow to strengthen the pace of progression for players.

　　Funcom's CEO Rui Casais added:

　　Over the course of five years, The Secret World has created a truly memorable RPG universe that stands out to this day for the uniqueness of its dark setting and tone, the depth of its quest design, and the high quality of its voice acting throughout. Secret World Legends uses that foundation to mark a new era for the game, offering a fresh start for newcomers and long-time fans alike, delivering a captivating journey that can be enjoyed entirely on your own or with friends.

　　The game is scheduled to be available with a Free-to-Play model (F2P) later this Spring, but you can already sign up to enter the beta here. In case you're not familiar with the game, this is the official feature set:

　　● Fight in a Secret War against the Supernatural: Where will you stand in the secret war

　　between good and evil as supernatural forces threaten the modern-day world? Use a wide

　　range of weapons and superhuman abilities to destroy the sinister evils that are

　　threatening humanity’s existence.

　　● Unravel the Mysteries of the Legends: Dive into the innovative Investigation Missions,

　　where your wits are as important as your skills. Solve mysteries while battling evil in unique

　　missions and quests never before seen in a game of its kind.

　　● Descend into a Dark, Mature Storyline: Secret World Legends brings storytelling to a

　　new level by dropping you into the heart of a dramatic and chill-inducing narrative filled

　　with unique missions, emotional punches, and mysterious Legends, brought to life by highquality

　　voice-acting throughout the adventure.

　　● Explore the Secret World: Travel from London to Seoul to New York and beyond.

　　Explore the dark forests of Transylvania, the scorched deserts of Egypt, and a small

　　coastal town in New England filled with horror and mystery. Visit locations inspired by

　　the real world now invaded by creatures of myth and legend.

　　● Deep Character Customization: Choose from hundreds of different customization

　　options for your character, from a deep arsenal of weapons, extensive gear and clothing,

　　to a vast set of supernatural powers and augmentations.

　　● 100+ Hours of Free Stories and Gameplay: Play for free--all of the game’s 100+ hours

　　of missions and quests are completely free to play.

　　● Play Solo or With Your Friends: The entire storyline is available to play through on your

　　own, or team up in a seamless multiplayer experience where players from across the

　　globe can adventure together