The upcoming release of the free-to-play fantasy turn-based MMO Atlantica Online is shaping up to be an interesting launch, at least as far as how the development team is promoting it. Today the developers of the game, Korena based NDOORS, announced that the open beta for the title has now launched and in addition to testing the game it intends to give out cash and prizes to people who participate.

One winner could pick up as much as $10,000 in cash if 30,000 players participate in the Free Leagues. Other smaller cash amounts will be given out as well as prizes like a Nintendo Wii, a Sony PSP, and an iPod Nano. In addition with competing in PvP tournaments, players in the open beta can win prizes via random drawings. The game itself is set on Earth but in a parallel world "that takes players on an exciting journey to unravel the hidden secrets of Atlantis."