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Aion 2 is holding a ‘launch scale’ open stress test that anyone can hop in to this Thursday and Friday
NC America is holding an open stress test for the upcoming MMORPG Aion 2 on September 17th and 18th. Players can join by installing the game via Steam or NCsoft's Purple launcher without needing registration or keys. The test aims to evaluate server stability at a "launch scale" with a level cap of 37, though character progression will be saved between test days.
Cinder City Will be a Buy-to-Play Game With Live-Service-Style Post-Launch Support
BigFire Games' upcoming MMO shooter Cinder City will be a Buy-to-Play title with post-launch support in the style of live-service games, including cosmetic microtransactions and battle passes. The game is currently PC-only at launch, with a console release planned for later, leaving cross-platform play undecided. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, Cinder City is slated for the second half of 2026.
Lineage II celebrates its 22nd anniversary with the launch of a special collector’s edition soundtrack vinyl
Lineage II is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with the release of a special collector's edition vinyl soundtrack. The album features 40 tracks from composers Bill Brown, Jamie Christopherson, and Inon Zur, and is available for pre-order or streaming on Spotify.
NC AMERICA TO RELEASE LINEAGE II COLLECTOR’S EDITION VINYL CELEBRATING 22ND ANNIVERSARY
NC America is releasing a collector's edition vinyl titled "Lineage II - 22 Years" to celebrate the MMORPG's 22nd anniversary. The album features 40 selected tracks from the original soundtrack, composed by Bill Brown, Jamie Christopherson, Inon Zur, and NCSOUND, and is available for pre-order with a worldwide release in November. The vinyl aims to provide a reflective musical journey through the game's iconic history.
BIGFIRE GAMES RELEASES NEW CINDER CITY DEVELOPER PREVIEW, LAUNCHES STEAM PAGE
BigFire Games has released a new developer preview for their upcoming third-person shooter, Cinder City, showcasing core progression and multiplayer PvE gameplay. The game's official Steam page has also launched, allowing players to wishlist the title and learn more about its features, including its dystopian Seoul setting and narrative-driven story.
NC TO BRING KOREAN AION 2 CHANGES TO GLOBAL MARKET
NC is bringing its Korean MMORPG AION 2's development and publishing plans to a global audience, including PC via Steam and PURPLE this September. Game Director Nam-Joon Kim, Head of Global Publishing In-Sub So, and Executive Publishing Producer Merv Lee Kwai discussed core features like full 3D flight, aerial combat, over 200 dungeons, and the connection to the original AION. The company is actively seeking player feedback to support the game's launch and beyond.
DIVE INTO TIME TAKERS’ SECOND HIGH-STAKES EXCLUSIVE BETA TEST JUNE 26-28
Mistil Games announced the second exclusive beta test for their team-based survival shooter, Time Takers, running from June 26-28. Players can sign up via the Time Takers Discord channel, with incentives for inviting friends. This beta will feature improvements to the app system, character visuals, keybinds, a new mini-map, and quality-of-life upgrades, including a revamped tutorial.
Limit Zero Breakers Opens Global “Prologue Test” Sign-Ups Ahead of June Gameplay Preview | Invision Game
NC America has opened global sign-ups for the "Prologue Test" for its anime-style action RPG, Limit Zero Breakers. The test, available on Steam, Google Play, and the App Store, will run from June 10 to June 15 and will showcase core gameplay systems, character introductions, combat mechanics, and world exploration developed by VIC GAME STUDIOS.
NC AMERICA CALLS ON GLOBAL PLAYERS TO JOIN LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS ‘PROLOGUE TEST’ SIGN-UPS TODAY
NC America has opened sign-ups for the 'Prologue Test' for its anime-style action RPG, Limit Zero Breakers. Players can register for free on Steam, Google Play, and the App Store until June 2nd to get a sneak peek at the game's core gameplay, characters, and storyline. The test will run from June 10th to June 15th.
AION Dread Blade Update Introduces New Hybrid Class and Dungeons | Invision Game Community
NC America has released the Dread Blade Update for its MMORPG AION, available on the PURPLE platform for both Classic and Ascend servers. The update introduces a new hybrid class called Dread Blade, which combines magic and weapon combat, alongside four new dungeons, system enhancements, and in-game rewards. Key improvements include the removal of downgrades and a fail-safe enchant system to enhance the player experience.
NC AMERICA’S AION EMERGES WITH NEW DREAD BLADE UPDATE
NC America has released the Dread Blade Update for its MMORPG AION on the NC's PURPLE platform. The update introduces the new hybrid Dread Blade class, four new dungeons, and various quality-of-life improvements. This content is available for free on Classic and Ascend servers.
Don't panic, highly anticipated sequel Aion 2 will come to Steam later this year
NC America has confirmed that the highly anticipated MMORPG Aion 2 will launch on Steam later this year, approximately 18 years after the original game's release. The game will feature servers across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, with support for multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish.
AION 2 Confirmed for Steam with Massive Open World and Aerial Combat | Invision Game Community
NC America has confirmed that AION 2 will launch on Steam and the PURPLE platform later this year, featuring a world 36 times larger than the original AION, with expanded aerial and underwater exploration. The game is designed for global PC players with local servers and 10 language localizations. It will include deep PvE and PvP content, extensive character customization, and a story set 200 years after the original game.
AION 2 LAUNCHING THIS YEAR ON PC
NC America has confirmed that AION 2, an open-world MMORPG featuring flight combat, will launch on Steam and PURPLE platforms later this year. The game is built specifically for PC with locally hosted servers and will be localized into 10 languages. The development team plans to share more news in May and is actively engaging with the Western community.
NC America Partners With emptyvessel to Publish DEFECT
NC America has announced a new partnership with emptyvessel. The collaboration will see emptyvessel's upcoming tactical shooter, DEFECT, published by NC America.
NC America Partners With emptyvessel to Publish DEFECT
NC America has partnered with emptyvessel to publish the game DEFECT. Further details about the partnership and the game's release are expected.
NC America to publish cyberpunk shooter DEFECT — MP3s & NPCs
NC America has announced it will publish emptyvessel's cyberpunk shooter DEFECT, which is slated for a PC release. The partnership aims to support the game's single-player experience, a focus that NC America highlighted as a strength in the current FPS landscape. DEFECT features a dystopian setting with both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes.
NC AMERICA PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT DEVELOPER ‘EMPTYVESSEL’ TO PUBLISH DEFECT
NC America has partnered with independent developer emptyvessel to publish the close-quarter cyberpunk shooter, DEFECT. This agreement will allow emptyvessel to focus on developing both its multiplayer and single-player gameplay. DEFECT is a team-based, objective-driven first-person shooter set in a dystopian city.
DEFECT to be published by NC America
NC America, the western publishing division of NCSOFT, will publish the close-quarter cyberpunk shooter DEFECT, developed by emptyvessel. Further details about the game's release are expected soon.
DEFECT is Now Being Published by NC America
NC America, the US division of NCSoft, has announced it will publish the upcoming cyberpunk shooter DEFECT, developed by emptyvessel. While a release date has not been set, both companies expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting NCSoft's support for the game's single-player experience and its potential in the competitive FPS market. The game will feature team-based multiplayer matches and a HUD-less single-player mode, with music by Mick Gordon.
