Blade & Soul NEO announced, “coming soon” to PC

NCSoft unveiled an updated version of the role-playing game Blade & Soul NEO for PC, which is essentially a revamped edition of the fantasy RPG, promising “an aesthetically improved and enriched visual journey.

According to the publisher, the game will encompass “an engaging, thoughtfully designed narrative (the storyline), Infinite Windwalk (a unique movement ability), and several intriguing gameplay elements.” They further explain that Blade & Soul NEO aims to recreate the MMO action fantasy adventure experience players had previously enjoyed.

Check out the trailer, and the new info, below:


 

As a gaming enthusiast, diving into Blade & Soul NEO feels like stepping back into the captivating Wuxia universe I once adored, but this time with an exhilarating twist! It’s a fresh take on the classic free-to-play MMORPG, offering unprecedented action-packed combat and character customization that lets me truly make my mark. The visual upgrade brings the Asian mythology-inspired world to life in a way that’s breathtakingly beautiful, where lightning-fast battles intertwine with stunning visuals.

In this game, players will assume the role of a hero on a quest to restore honor to their clans, which were sadly annihilated by hostile forces. To start this adventure, gamers can select one of four unique playable races inspired by folklore, such as Dragons, Qilins, Phoenixes, or Turtles. Additionally, they have seven distinct character classes to choose from, including the Assassin, Blade Dancer, Blade Master, Destroyer, Force Master, Kung Fu Master, and Summoner.

Here’s the key features from the press release:

  • Remastered Graphics and Animations: NCSOFT’s graphic overhaul of the original MMORPG highlights enhanced textures and lighting, improved animations, and more environmental details and atmosphere, taking full advantage of the Unreal Engine 4 toolkit.
  • Unique Action-Based Combat: Blade & Soul NEO’s action-based combat enables players to truly feel like a martial artist, with ability combos, counters, and flexible party roles. Likened to some of the combat systems traditionally found in fighting games, Blade & Soul NEO offers a real skill-based combat system.
  • New Customized Combat: Experience enhanced combat customization with more ways to expand one’s own distinct fighting style. Through gameplay, players earn ‘Skill Books’ with unique benefits to build custom combat techniques.
  • Infinite Windwalk and Limitless Exploration: Obtainable from the start, “Infinite Windwalk”, once limited to a stamina bar, is now infinite! Infinite Windwalk (which includes both walking and sprinting) will whisk players into the air for a whole new form of long-form transportation.
  • Deep Character Creation Tool: Players can create their own uniquely designed character with this highly customizable system, including stylizing character hair, facial structures, eye color, height, and body, and then export and share their character templates with other players!
  • Competitive PvP: Dungeon Raids: Blade & Soul NEO players can engage in numerous different PVP activities ranging from Field Combat to Faction Combat to organized 6v6 battlegrounds.

Blade & Soul NEO is coming to PC via NCsoft’s “Purple platform”.

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2025-01-14 20:15