[The Mysterious Game Dictionary] "AI Boss 'Orphen' Appears" Lineage2M

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] NCSoft will conduct the first large-scale update for 'Lineage 2M' on the 22nd. Named 'Sages of the Ivory Tower,' this update was continuously refined according to user demands until just before the briefing on the 9th. Notably, AI technology has been applied to the new boss Orfen, similar to the boss 'Queen Ant,' enhancing user interest with unpredictable battles. We took a closer look at the ambitious update prepared by NCSoft.

Through this update, Lineage 2M will introduce a new region 'Oren,' a new dungeon 'Ivory Tower,' and a new boss 'Orfen.' Users can experience not only the famous Ivory Tower from the original but also the hunting grounds of the 'Oren' region, which features diverse environmental characteristics.

◆New region 'Oren' where all attributes awaken= The Oren territory borders the Elmore Kingdom and boasts powerful military strength. NCSoft explained that factions such as Elves, Dark Elves, and the Ivory Tower come together here, giving the region a unique character.

Oren Castle Village is located on a central hill in the territory. Due to frequent wars, it is surrounded by solid and high castle walls, and the four gates to the east, west, south, and north connect to major areas such as Oren Castle, Ivory Tower, Lizardman Prairie, and Fairy Valley.

The 'Ivory Tower' is a massive ivory-colored cylindrical tower that rises straight up and is considered the landmark of the Oren territory. It is the third dungeon-type hunting ground to be unveiled after the Cruma Tower and Antharas's Cave. Its overall structure consists of rooms and corridors similar to Cruma Tower.

'Lizardman Prairie' is a grassland located on the border between Oren and Giran. Its original name is 'Old Great Plain,' but it has long been called Lizardman Prairie because Leto Lizardmen have inhabited it for a long time.

'Fairy Valley' is a beautiful land influenced by the power of the World Tree, where rare plants and herbs grow, and spirits roam.

◆Ivory Tower, the place to unlock the magical key= The Ivory Tower, a massive ivory-colored cylindrical tower rising straight up and considered the landmark of the Oren territory, is the third dungeon-type hunting ground to be unveiled after Cruma Tower and Antharas's Cave.

The overall structure consists of rooms and corridors similar to Cruma Tower. Like Cruma Tower, entering the Ivory Tower applies a dungeon debuff, so it is advisable to check the related debuff details and prepare thoroughly before entering the dungeon.

◆Appearance of the smarter new boss 'Orfen'= Like the previous boss 'Queen Ant,' AI technology has been applied to Orfen.

Orfen consists of 'patterns' and 'AI' similar to existing bosses. The AI applied to Orfen selects the attacking users. It chooses the most active user and, depending on the situation, can select other users as well. This creates the thrill of unpredictable battles.

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.

Orfen restrains specific players from the attacking clan or summons monsters reflecting the specs of a player upon their death to attack others, requiring more strategic combat in multi-party battle scenarios.

Orfen has two destructible parts, so players need to consider the unique effects triggered by destroying these parts during gameplay.

◆Additional update keywords?= NCSoft also revealed keywords that may hint at future updates beyond this one.

Baek Seung-wook, Lineage 2M Development Director, said, "We will hint at something big after the Oren update," adding, "Various updates are being prepared. We don't know when these keywords will be implemented, but they are in preparation."

The revealed keywords include clan relocation, clan raid, aerial garden, seventh race, Tower of Insolence, and subclass.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.