| Blade & Soul | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Team PULA |
| Publisher(s) | NCsoft |
| Designer(s) | Hyung-tae Kim |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 |
| Release date(s) |
Q4 2011
Q1 2012
TBA
Q4 2012
Q4 2012
Q4 2012
Q4 2012
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| Genre(s) | MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Blade & Soul (Korean: 블레이드 앤 소울) is a fantasy martial-arts massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) in development by Korean game developer NCsoft and its Team Bloodlust division.
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Weeks before NCmedia day, NCsoft announced a new game only known for its codename Project [M]. For the next two weeks, a teaser website was updated revealing more information about the project.
During E3 2007, Sony revealed that they had entered into an exclusive deal with NCsoft to produce new titles exclusively for the PlayStation 3. This contract included titles from both existing intellectual properties owned by NCsoft.[1]
The first Korean beta test was scheduled for 27 April 2011 while the open beta test and commercial release is still to be determined but will be held within the year.
The second closed beta test is scheduled from August 29 to September 10, 2011. During this event the Assassin class will be playable for the first time.
The game consists of four playable races, humanoid species called the Jin, the Gon, the Lyn, and an exclusively female race called the Kun. The game features eight playable classes, but only the Blade Master, Assassin, Kung-Fu Master, Force Master, Summoner, and Destroyer have been unveiled, though it has been hinted marksman is likely to be in the final release.[2]