NC Finds Its Original Spirit... The Driving Force Behind Lineage W's Success

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] NCSoft's new multi-platform MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) 'Lineage W' is receiving enthusiastic responses from users, ranking first in sales on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. The initial success is attributed to implementing the unique gameplay of Lineage in a more accessible way and providing various in-game features that allow anyone to enjoy the game easily.

◆ Enhanced 'Intuitiveness' for Easy Immersion by Beginners = According to NCSoft on the 9th, Lineage W delicately implements the main quests centered around the story. Even users encountering the Lineage intellectual property (IP) for the first time can easily understand the game through quests that serve as tutorials. Simply completing the early quests allows players to enjoy the game more easily.

In particular, Lineage W provides plausible explanations for why core systems such as the ‘Magic Doll’ exist, aiding user understanding. The Magic Doll is a key content that grants various effects to assist in battles, and in Lineage W, the Magic Doll does not appear suddenly.

Auto-battle is considered an essential feature in recent MMORPGs, and users can intuitively understand the system through the Magic Doll content. Such detailed settings make it easier to comprehend the battle system.

◆ Various Features to Easily Obtain Game Information = Lineage W introduced a new system called the ‘Monster Encyclopedia’ to help users acquire in-game information more easily. By collecting ‘Analysis Materials’ dropped by monsters, players can check various information such as the monster’s health bar, attributes, and defense on the battle screen. These details were not directly displayed in the original game.

The method to check a monster’s level is also convenient and intuitive. By holding and moving a finger on the game screen, a circular ‘Orbis Targeting’ appears, and the name and level of the monster within the target are immediately displayed. Users can instantly verify in real-time whether the monster is a viable opponent by comparing their own level with the monster’s level.

◆ Lineage W Returns to Its Roots = NCSoft has consistently released tutorial videos titled ‘Aden Travel Guide’ before the launch. So far, a total of 12 videos have provided detailed explanations on ▲Classes ▲Quests and Commissions ▲Clans ▲Basic Interface and Battle Characteristics ▲Dungeons ▲PVP ▲Items ▲Transformations and Magic Dolls ▲Global Community, among others.

The guide is also available with subtitles in English, Japanese, and Chinese, allowing overseas users new to Lineage to easily understand the content.

Riding on its early success, Lineage W has expanded by opening new worlds ‘Pandora’ and ‘Death Knight’ after launch, increasing the total number of servers to 24. Currently, it operates a total of 11 worlds and 132 servers.

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