Originally Posted by
Khaos
Knight Online had a Ares-Beta before they launched USKO officially. The beta was in 2003. I believe it was july/august time frame, and then later was closed, before the official launch which would have brought it into 2004. The Community Liaison (Athenrye) from Gamers first, acknowledged that USKO was around in 2003 (there was a previous discrepancy on G1 forums about the launch date) So depending on if your going with the official or non-official launch date. US was able to play in 2003. I played in the Ares beta. however 2003/2004 would be right. many players now a days do not remember the Ares Beta.