

With NCSoft having suffered a dent in their reputation following the disappointing release of WildStar, they’re now finally bringing Blade and Soul to the West in the hope that it will attract a similar level of popularity.

When you take into account that it took World of Warcraft 3 years to pull in 1 million players altogether in the region, it highlights just how popular this MMO is.

Developed by NCSoft, the game has a massive following, with it being reported in early 2014 that the game had managed to achieve 1.5 million concurrent players in China. You can also visit the game's website to learn more.Blade and Soul is a big deal in Asia. "In the coming months, players can expect a regular cadence of content updates and patches to further enhance gameplay and the overall Blade & Soul experience," NCSoft explained.įor a closer look at Blade & Soul, which blends themes of martial arts movies and action, check out the trailer above. "It is thrilling that so many people are excited about the arrival of Blade & Soul in the west, and we will continue to work tirelessly to make sure our amazing players have a great time in this epic game."īlade & Soul, like many other MMOs, is a free-to-play game that's supported by microtransactions. "At NCSoft, we are committed to providing our players an extraordinary experience across all of our games," Yoon said. In a statement, NCSoft West CEO Songyee Yoon pledged that the developer will "work tirelessly" to ensure that Blade & Soul stays fresh in the time to come. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
