Joymax has announced that it will be launching a new independent Silkroad experience called Silkroad -R-. The new version, according to the press release, will offer players a "cleaner" game environment and the ability for players to level their characters faster. Additionally, new content created especially for Silkroad -R- will be released.

"Silkroad-R is a new start for the Silkroad franchise, while still allowing our community to have its choice of playing either Silkroad-R or the original Silkroad Online independently," said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. Silkroad-R offers improvements across the board with everything from improved balancing and level design, growth and skill points to a totally revamped user interface and much more that players will experience next week when they get a sneak peek during the Open Beta!