Twilight Spirits

Twilight Spirits is an action MMORPG built around dungeon runs, larger-scale raids, and multiple PvP formats. Instead of open-world questing, it leans on persistent social hubs paired with instanced combat spaces, and it asks players to pay attention to timing rather than simply spamming skills.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: Action MMORPG
Release Date: June 27, 2017
Shut Down: January 01, 2022
Pros: +Several distinct playable characters (over four). +Responsive action combat where rhythm and precision matter. +Plenty of instanced PvE raids plus multiple PvP options.
Cons: -No English language support.

Twilight Spirits Shut Down on January 01, 2022

Overview

Twilight Spirits Overview

Twilight Spirits is an action MMO that puts its best foot forward in instanced content, namely dungeon grinding, raid encounters, and competitive modes. Structurally, it follows a familiar action-MMO template seen in games like Dungeon Fighter and Kritika Online: you gather in persistent towns to manage gear and socialize, then queue into separate instances where the real action happens.

Character choice is the heart of the experience. You pick from over four different characters, each with their own weapon style and movement options, ranging from ranged archetypes (including a Gunner-style character with mobility tricks like teleporting) to a fast assassin type built around dual blades. Rather than leaning on a shared class tree, each character is designed as a distinct kit, so the feel of combat changes dramatically when you swap roles.

Combat itself is tuned to reward deliberate play. Attacks chain together with a clear cadence, and survival is tied to reading animations and reacting on time. Dodges, blocks, dashes, and blink-like repositioning tools are central to staying alive and maintaining pressure, especially when enemies begin to punish careless approaches. A signature mechanic is the mid-fight transformation, which functions as a power spike you can trigger during combat to access a stronger form and push through tougher moments.

On the social side, guilds provide a straightforward way to group up for challenging PvE and to take part in organized competition. PvP comes in several flavors, including arena-style matches and guild-focused battles, alongside more relaxed team-based options for players who want the action without the intensity of high-stakes dueling.

Twilight Spirits Key Features:

  • Focus on Raids and PvP – expect a steady loop of instanced dungeons, raid content, and multiple PvP queues, with persistent towns acting as the main gathering spaces.
  • Unique Characters – play as one of over four characters, each built around a different combat identity and toolset.
  • Fluid Combat System – the game emphasizes timing, clean chaining, and evasive movement, making precision more valuable than button mashing.
  • Join a Guild – team up with other players through guilds for coordinated PvE runs and competitive group activities.
  • Transform in Combat activate a second form during fights to unlock a burst of power and new combat potential.

Twilight Spirits Screenshots

Twilight Spirits Featured Video

Twilight Spirits Online 《龙魂时刻》- Official Gameplay Trailer All Class Skills Show

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Links

Twilight Spirits Links

Twilight Spirits Official Site [Chinese]

System Requirements

Twilight Spirits System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 (64 Bit)
CPU: Intel i3 Second Generation
Video Card: Nvidia GTX 460 / AMD HD 6850
RAM: 6 GB
Hard Disk Space: 30GB

Recommended Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64 Bit)
CPU: Intel i7 or above
Video Card: Nvidia GTX 760 / AMD HD 7970
RAM: 8 GB
Hard Disk Space: 30GB

Music

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Additional Info

Twilight Spirits Additional Information

Chinese Title: 龙魂时刻
Developer(s):
NetEase
Publisher(s): NetEase

Game Engine: Custom in-house

Platform(s): PC

First Closed Beta Date: August 12, 2016
Second Closed Beta Date:
October 2016
Release Date:
June 27, 2017 (Steam)

Shut Down: January 01, 2022

Development History / Background:

Twilight Spirits was developed and published by NetEase, a major China-based game company, and it runs on the studio’s custom in-house engine. The project entered its first closed beta in August 2016, followed by a second test in October 2016. It later released on Steam on June 27, 2017, but did so without English language support, which limited accessibility for international players. By 2022, the game had effectively been left without meaningful updates or communication, ultimately ending service on January 01, 2022.