Reminding their audience that they have been around since the release of their debut title Lineage in 1998, NCSOFT (aka ‘NC’) is backing their own credentials with MMORPG development in their latest video. Following the release of Lineage, a title considered to pioneer the MMORPG genre and opened an era of online games in South Korea.
While the video gives a glimpse at the titles through quick cinematic features, here’s their list of IPs and the milestones they reached with each of them:
Lineage, the ‘first world’ to connect players through fun. The game came to be one of the first-generation Korean online-based MMORPG titles that laid a ground-breaking standard in MMORPGs. Lineage is acclaimed to have expanded games to an organic world that resembles reality by introducing large-scale battles fought between battle communities with dynamic rivalry and competition.
Lineage 2, the ‘first world’ to overcome three-quarter view limitations. With Lineage 2, NC opened an era of 3D online gaming. The game introduced high-quality, immersive 3D graphics that conquered the world and made it one of the most popular online games.
AION, the ‘first world’ to bring the battle to the sky. The game’s aerial combat system revolutionized how fights are perceived in the MMORPG genre. AION was also highly acclaimed for its artwork and music that reached orchestral levels.
Blade & Soul, the ‘first world’ that combined creative storytelling with dynamic action. The game is acclaimed for immersing players in its captivating storytelling elements. Unique combat mechanics such as active counters, parrying, and realistic martial arts techniques were highly praised among the game community.
THRONE AND LIBERTY, the start of a whole new world. THRONE AND LIBERTY is NC’s upcoming MMORPG title. The game delivers conflict on a massive scale in a dynamic world that provides varying opportunities and threats for players. Amazon Games will be publishing THRONE AND LIBERTY in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.
THRONE AND LIBERTY doesn’t have a release date yet, but it will be coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with support for cross-platform play.
However, as part of the ‘MMORPG SPIRIT’ campaign, a digital art book will also be released on NC’s official brand media in the middle of June. The art book will bring together the game art in Lineage, Lineage 2, AION, Blade & Soul, including early-stage character designs, concept art to realistic battles designed with delicate graphics that have not been revealed to players before.
