NCSoft Announces Blade & Soul Neo, a Remastered Wuxia-Themed MMORPG

The Unreal Engine 4 remaster features enhanced graphics, new combat customization, and infinite movement mechanics, with pre-registration now open for its upcoming release.

• Blade & Soul Neo reimagines the original 2012 MMORPG with upgraded visuals, including improved textures, lighting, and animations, leveraging the Unreal Engine 4 toolkit.
• The remaster retains the original storyline where players aim to restore honor to their clan while choosing from four races and seven classes inspired by Asian mythology.
• A new combat customization system allows players to acquire 'Skill Books' to create unique fighting styles, enhancing the martial arts-focused action gameplay.
• The 'Windwalk' mechanic has been revamped to allow infinite movement for walking, sprinting, and acrobatics, enabling seamless exploration of the game world.
• Pre-registration is now available, offering exclusive rewards like character outfits and in-game currency, with the game set to launch soon in North America and Europe.

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