South Korean gaming giant NCSOFT Corp. said Thursday it plans to launch Blade & Soul 2, the company's popular multiplayer online role-playing game, in China next month.
The company said it has partnered with China's Tencent, the local publisher, and conducted multiple pre-launch tests to optimize the game for Chinese players. The game will be released in China on April 3.
To enhance the gaming experience, NCSOFT said it has integrated content tailored to Chinese users while refining gameplay mechanics, optimizing mobile performance and improving the user interface.
Key features of Blade & Soul 2 include its flexible character class-switching system and dynamic combat mechanics.
Notably, the game ensures that top-tier equipment can only be obtained through in-game play rather than micro transaction purchases, designed to reduce the temptation of players to rely on money to upgrade their characters.
"We have worked closely with Tencent to enhance the game's quality," said Choi Yong-jun, lead developer of Blade & Soul 2, adding that the company was excited to deliver the title to Chinese players. (Yonhap)
