NCSoft Announces Blade & Soul NEO's Upcoming USA & EU Launch

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NC America announced today Blade & Soul NEO, the modern reinterpretation of Blade & Soul's signature fantasy universe, is coming soon to PC in North America and Europe. Featuring a beautiful visually enhanced experience, the original, well-crafted storyline, Infinite Windwalk (the "glide" ability), and a handful of enticing gameplay features, Blade & Soul NEO fulfills players' desire to re-live that pure MMO action fantasy experience they once knew.

Offering an exclusive pre-registration package, available today -- including a cosmetically enhanced character outfit, in-game currency, and more -- NC America will actively roll out new information, community activities and more on its revamped website between today and launch. Pre-register here now.




REMASTERED FOR MODERN AUDIENCES
Blade & Soul NEO is a modern reinterpretation of Blade & Soul's iconic Wuxia-themed, fantasy world, offering unparalleled action-based combat and character customization. Players can reconnect with the original spirit of the free-to-play, open-world MMORPG in a richer, visually enhanced experience set in a world of Asian mythology where fast-paced combat collides with the stunning visual beauty.

Gamers will re-live the original storyline as a hero determined to restore honor to their clan that's been wiped out by enemy forces. Players can pick one of four playable races based on animal lore, including the Dragon, Qilin, Phoenix and Turtle, and amongst seven classes, including Assassin, Blade Dancer, Blade Master, Destroyer, Force Master, Kung Fu Master, and Summoner.

BLADE & SOUL: NEO FEATURES INCLUDE:

• 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.

NC America's reimagined MMORPG Blade & Soul NEO delivers the ultimate nostalgic gameplay experience, rich with a beautifully crafted storyline, stunning graphics, engaging characters, and deep gameplay. Players can download Blade & Soul NEO when it launches via NCSOFT's "PURPLE" platform. For more details about the remastered game, pre-registration, and the exclusive pre-purchase package, head to BladeandSoul.com.

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