Access to the early download of Blade & Soul Neo is now available in Russia and the CIS
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On November 19, Blade & Soul Neo — the updated version of the cult MMORPG — will be released. The game will feature text localization in Russian, as well as support for the community from the CIS and Russia. The Blade & Soul Neo client is already available for early download.

Blade & Soul Neo is a remaster of the cult MMORPG that won the hearts of players worldwide back in 2012. The developers have preserved the atmosphere of the original Blade & Soul, so the project will once again open the world of Eastern mythology and epic battles to all who wish to explore it, along with a compelling story where characters strive to change their fate. Complementing the story is an updated world with picturesque landscapes characteristic of Eastern aesthetics.

The game is built on a non-targeting system and dynamic combo attacks. To deal more damage, players need to use skills and tactics — keeping the enemy in sight, using combinations and techniques in the right order. Battlefields, dark dungeons, and team fights unite players and allow them to unleash their maximum potential.

Blade & Soul Neo will delight players with new features compared to the original version of the game. The main innovations include:

  • Deep combat customization: vertical skill progression is back. Players must combine skill trees and modify them through gear to create a unique fighting style.
  • Open economy: players can sell any trophies at the updated Auction for unique in-game currency. This currency can be used to purchase outfits in the In-Game store and the Hero's Path.
  • Absolute freedom of movement: the “Wind Step” mechanic (a fast movement mechanic) is now unlimited. In the original version, using “Wind Steps” consumed energy. In NEO, players can endlessly traverse water surfaces, sky expanses, and mountain peaks.
  • Convenience and availability: there are no level restrictions for gear and exploring the world.
  • Fast travel to plot points.

Finally, Blade & Soul NEO will please players who value aesthetics and visual effects. The optimized version of Unreal Engine 4 has made the Middle World and its inhabitants even brighter and more detailed. Now, the metal of weapons realistically reflects light, costume fabrics have become textured, and character movements are smooth thanks to improved skeletal animation.

Those interested are advised to download the Blade & Soul Neo client in advance from the official site to be among the first to venture into the updated Middle World on November 19.