Akaneiro: Demon Hunters closed beta begins today

The closed beta begins today for Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, developer Spicy Horse Games' action role-playing game, according a press release from the developer.

The game sets players in a world inspired by Edo-era Japan, where they fight monsters inspired by Japanese myths and legends. Today's beta begins with 1,000 players, and Spicy Horse plans to add more in waves of 5,000 in subsequent phases, with an open beta to follow.

Prospective demon hunters can sign up for the beta on the game's website and check out the soundtrack, which Spicy Horse, developers also of American McGee’s Grimm, recently made available on SoundCloud.