Tag: NCsoft

Blade and Soul Mobile

Blade and Soul Mobile adapts the Blade and Soul universe into a fantasy-themed mobile TCG, focusing on building a compact five-card deck and taking it into quick battles. Players collect hundreds of cards, then push their power higher by improving stats through upgrades and by slotting in gear like weapons, armor, and accessories.

Publisher: Tencent Games
Type: Mobile TCG
Release Date: March 10, 2016 (China only)
Shut Down: 2022
Pros: +Huge card pool with lots to chase. +Battles mix auto actions with timed inputs. +Multiple progression layers, including upgrades and gear.
Cons: -Hard to research in detail due to scarce coverage. -Never received an announced Western release.

Blade and Soul Mobile Shut Down in 2022

Lineage Red Knights

Lineage Red Knights is a mobile MMORPG that blends squad-building with hero-focused action. Instead of piloting a full party directly, you command a single main character while assembling a roster of Lineage creatures and foes turned allies, then take them into battles that combine boss-hunting PvE with competitive encounters on shared maps.

Publisher: NCSoft
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: Q4 2016 (Korea)
Shut Down: 2018
Pros: +Large roster of recruitable units to collect and field. +Stages blend PvE objectives with PvP pressure. +Lineage universe presented with charming, chibi-like visuals.
Cons: -Released only in South Korea and China. -Hard to find complete, detailed information now.

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa was a 3D science-fiction MMORPG that blended familiar MMO structure with light third-person shooter ideas. It ran on a monthly subscription model and placed players in a bleak, war-torn setting where humanity fought a desperate campaign against the alien Bane.

Publisher: NCSOFT
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: November 2, 2007
Closure Date: February 28, 2009
Pros: +Clever attempt to merge MMO progression with ranged gunplay. +Shared, map-wide events that pushed cooperation. +Hybrid races added customization. +Distinct sci-fi atmosphere and locations.
Cons: -Rocky launch with bugs and unstable connections. -Thin endgame and not enough content early on. -A scope that outpaced what shipped.

Tabula Rasa Shut Down on February 28, 2009

Master X Master

Master X Master (often shortened to MXM) was NCSOFT’s attempt to push the MOBA formula forward with a heavier emphasis on cooperative PvE. Alongside standard competitive modes, the game encouraged players to run missions together to earn new Masters, upgrade weapons, and collect runes and other long-term unlocks. It also stood out with a tag-style twist, you selected two characters per match and could swap between them on demand, letting teams adapt to fights in a way most MOBAs do not.

Publisher: NCSOFT
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MOBA
Release Date: June 21, 2017 (NA OBT)
Shut Down Date: January 31, 2018
Pros: +Co-op PvE missions that meaningfully reward play. +Fan-service roster pulled from NCSoft universes. +Two-Master swapping adds flexibility and depth. +Persistent progression via weapon upgrades, runes, and unlocks.
Cons: -Long-term power unlocks can feel at odds with a purely competitive MOBA mindset.

Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is a free-to-play, fantasy MMORPG from ArenaNet, published by NCSOFT, and designed as a true follow-up to the original Guild Wars. Its biggest hook is how the world pushes back, with public events and shifting objectives that react to what players do in the moment rather than funneling everyone through the same static quest chain.

Publisher: NCSOFT
Playerbase: High
Type: F2P MMORPG (paid expansions)
Release Date: August 28, 2012
PvP: Arenas / Large scale World vs World
Pros: +Strong narrative focus and personal story beats. +Dynamic events make zones feel alive. +Plenty of professions and races to experiment with. +Memorable music and audio.
Cons: -Core gameplay loops can start to feel samey over time.

Lineage Eternal

Lineage Eternal (often referred to as Lineage 3) was a planned 3D fantasy MMORPG positioned as a true continuation of the original Lineage, a long-running title that still maintains a huge following in the genre. Although it never made it to an official launch, the project drew attention for mixing classic MMO ideas with more action-driven combat and modern conveniences like cloud-based mobile play.

Publisher: NCSOFT
Playerbase: TBD
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: Canceled
Pros: +A continuation of the original Lineage legacy. +Designed with mobile access in mind. +Procedural-style dungeon content. +More action-RPG focused combat and pacing.
Cons: -Very little finalized public information due to cancellation.

PangYa

PangYa is a stylized 3D golf MMO that blends arcade-friendly swing mechanics with bright anime character designs and a touch of fantasy. Matches are built around timing and consistency, with a steady stream of clubs, outfits, and other cosmetics offered through the in-game shop, letting players personalize both look and performance while competing against golfers worldwide.

Publisher: GameRage
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMO Golf
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Pros: +Beginner-friendly controls with real depth for skilled play. +Plenty of modes and a strong selection of courses. +Includes training options like tutorials and practice.
Cons: -A slower match flow that can feel repetitive over time. -Limited population, which can affect matchmaking. -Grinding for currency can be frustrating.

Lineage 2

Lineage 2 is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with a wide variety of classes and races. Set 150 years prior to the events in the original Lineage, the prequel offers the same PvP centric MMORPG experience, but in the third dimension. Lineage 2 has received numerous content updates since its release over a decade ago.

Publisher: NCSoft
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Open / Guild Wars / Castle Siege
Release Date: April 27, 2004 (NA)
Pros: +Huge variety of classes. +Sub and multi-classing features. +Actively developed for 16+ years. +Various servers with unique rulesets.
Cons: -Poor appearance customization choices. -Repetitive, grind-based gameplay. -Dated UI.