Lineage2M's First Major Update... Solidifying the Revenue Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] NCSoft has launched the first large-scale update for Lineage 2M. Through this update, NCSoft is expected to solidify the revenue foundation by capturing the hearts of Lineage 2M users.

On the morning of the 9th, NCSoft held a large-scale update briefing for Lineage 2M at the Pangyo R&D Center. It is known that detailed changes continued until just before the briefing as user demands were reflected.

This update is the first large-scale update since the game’s release on November 27 last year. Pre-registration began at 12 PM on the 9th, and the update will be implemented on the 22nd.

Lineage 2M will introduce a new region called "Oren," a new dungeon "Ivory Tower," and a new boss "Orfen" through this update. Users will be able to experience not only the famous Ivory Tower from the original game but also the hunting grounds in the "Oren" region, which features various environmental characteristics.

The Oren territory borders the Elmore Kingdom and boasts strong military power. NCSoft explained that factions such as Elves, Dark Elves, and the Ivory Tower gather here, giving the area a unique character.

The "Ivory Tower" is a massive ivory-colored circular tower that stretches straight upward and is known as the landmark of the Oren territory. It is the third dungeon-type hunting ground to be revealed after the Cruma Tower and Antharas’s Cave. Its overall structure consists of rooms and corridors similar to the Cruma Tower.

The new territory boss "Orfen" can be encountered in the Sea of Spores area located north of the Ivory Tower. Based on data collected from previous territory boss content, which featured intense battles between hostile clans, this new boss offers a more advanced combat experience.

According to industry and securities analysts, NCSoft’s annual sales forecast for this year is around 2.55 trillion KRW. NH Investment & Securities projected in a report yesterday that this year’s revenue from "Lineage 2M" will be 936 billion KRW (2.6 billion KRW daily). Accordingly, NCSoft’s performance for this year is expected to reach sales of 2.55 trillion KRW and operating profit of 942.8 billion KRW.

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