NC, New RPG 'Hoyeon' Launching on August 28... "Focus on Character Growth and Combination Fun"

Simultaneous Release in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan

NCSoft has confirmed the release date of its new RPG (role-playing game) "Hoyeon" for the 28th of next month. It will be launched simultaneously in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

On the 11th, NCSoft revealed gameplay footage and service plans for Hoyeon through an online showcase called "PLAY DAY." Hoyeon’s development director, Kiwhan Go, along with key developers, introduced the game content and showcased detailed game features through pre-play videos.

Hoyeon is an RPG where players select 5 characters from over 60 to form a team. It features MMO (massively multiplayer online) field-based PVE content and various single and party bosses with diverse gimmicks and patterns. Instead of focusing on developing a single character intensively, the game emphasizes the fun of growing and combining characters by creating an environment where different characters can be used for each content and boss.

The development team explained, "We avoided long and repetitive gameplay during the growth process and structured the game around fast-paced content play," adding, "To reduce player fatigue from nurturing various characters, we support a system that allows level and equipment sharing among heroes."

They continued, "Hoyeon is not a game aiming for subculture (Japanese animation style)," and said, "We focused on the fun of deck building by growing and combining a variety of heroes without discarding characters as much as possible."

On the same day, NCSoft introduced boss battles playable in single and multiplayer modes, character acquisition systems, shops, battle passes, and other business models (BM) through a review video featuring Hoyeon’s development director Go and YouTuber 'Testerhoon.'

Pre-registration has also started. Players can participate in pre-registration through the official Hoyeon website, Google Play, Apple App Store, and Samsung Galaxy Store. All participants will receive the hero "Gunma Hye" as a reward. Additionally, a "Galaxy Z Fold6 Hoyeon Edition" can be won through a lottery.

More details can be found on the official Hoyeon website.

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