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NCSoft Renames Project LLL to Cinder City, Sets Gamescom Trailer and 2026 Launch

The reveal pairs high-end PC features with a crowded live-service shooter market.

Guild Wars publisher’s new MMO is an open-world tac shooter called Cinder City
A still from the trailer for Cinder City, an upcoming MMO shooter by NCSoft.
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Overview

  • Set in a devastated 23rd-century Seoul, the story follows a soldier searching for his missing daughter, playable solo or in squads.
  • The open world is built in Unreal Engine 5 with realistic firearm mechanics and maps inspired by real neighborhoods.
  • NVIDIA ray tracing and DLSS 4 will be available at launch through a GeForce partnership featuring RTX 50 Series demo stations.
  • A new trailer debuts during Gamescom Opening Night Live, with hands-on stations available to attendees this week.
  • NCSoft targets the second half of 2026 for release on PC and consoles, as early coverage praises the visuals but questions originality.