Enhanced Graphics and Improved Convenience While Maintaining Blade & Soul Unique Action
Japan and Taiwan Launch on March 12... Local Pre-registration Promotion in Progress
NCSoft (co-CEOs Kim Taek-jin, Park Byeong-mu) announced that PC MMORPG "Blade & Soul (hereinafter B&S) NEO" launched in North America and Europe on February 25 (local time). B&S NEO features upgraded graphics and improved convenience while maintaining the series distinctive action combat system that has defined the franchise. Available via NCSoft cross-play platform "Purple" enabling PC and other platform access. The global expansion follows the domestic Korea launch -- North America and Europe represent the next phase; Japan and Taiwan launches scheduled for March 12 with local pre-registration promotions ongoing. B&S franchise history: original Blade & Soul launched in Korea 2012, globally 2016; known for martial arts-inspired combat requiring precise timing and animation-canceling techniques; the Neo remake addresses the aging technology stack while preserving the combat feel that made the original popular with action game enthusiasts.
