Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising is a multi-platform action RPG set in the Blade and Soul setting, positioned as a prequel that focuses on the early days and growing reputation of the Hongmoon Clan. Designed for both PC and mobile play, it leans into fast, ability-driven combat and stage-based progression rather than the open-ended structure of the MMORPG.

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Publisher: Tencent
Playerbase: Low
Type: ARPG
Release Date: May 15, 2017
Pros: +Set in the Blade and Soul world. +Playable across PC and mobile. +Flashy, skill-forward combat.
Cons: -Released only in China.

Overview

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising Overview

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising takes familiar aesthetics and martial-arts flair from the Blade and Soul franchise and repackages them into an action RPG format. Instead of the long-form questing and MMO routines, the focus here is on pushing through vibrant zones, cutting down groups of enemies, and building momentum with class skills that emphasize movement, timing, and spectacle. It is built around four playable classes, each bringing a different toolset for controlling crowds and bursting down tougher targets.

Progression revolves around fighting your way through an area and culminating in a boss encounter. These fights act as the main checkpoints for rewards, giving you a clear short-term objective each run while still encouraging experimentation with abilities and team composition. The game supports playing alone or alongside others, and grouping tends to highlight the intended synergy between classes, especially when clearing waves quickly and setting up damage windows for tougher foes.

As a prequel, Hongmoon Rising also aims to provide context for the broader universe by spotlighting the Hongmoon Clan before the events of the MMORPG. The narrative framing is not the only draw, but it gives fans a reason to see how key themes and conflicts are introduced in this earlier chapter.

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising Key Features:

  • Multi-Platform – play on PC or keep progressing on a mobile device.
  • Blade & Soul Universe – explores events set before the MMORPG, centered on the Hongmoon Clan’s ascent.
  • Boss Battles – clear through enemies to reach a final encounter and earn distinct rewards for the win.
  • Four Classes – pick from four class options, each with its own flashy kit and combat rhythm.
  • Cooperative Play – run content solo or team up to handle enemy packs and bosses more efficiently.

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Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising - Official Reveal Trailer

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Links

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising Links

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising Official Site

System Requirements

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows XP SP3
CPU: Core i3-4150 or Athlon 64 X2 3 GHz
Video Card: GeForce 250 or Radeon 4850
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 4 GB

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Additional Info

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising Additional Information

Developer(s): Tencent Games, NCSoft
Publisher(s): Tencent Games

Announcement Date: July 11, 2016

Release Date: May 15, 2017

Development History / Background:

Blade and Soul: Hongmoon Rising is a co-development project between NCSoft and Tencent Games. It was built as a multi-platform release for PC and mobile devices. After months of beta testing, the game launched in China on May 15, 2017. As of now, there has not been an official statement confirming a release outside China.