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Netmarble held an online showcase on the 18th to introduce its new MMORPG 'Raven 2'. 'Raven 2' is a sequel to 'Raven', which won 6 awards at the 2015 Korea Game Awards. Actor Cha Seung-won is the promotional model following the previous work. The feature is that it has been expanded from the existing action RPG to MMORPG. 'Raven 2' is scheduled to be released at the end of May.

Event:[레이븐2 X 차승원] Online Showcase
Date:2024년 4월 18일(목) 11:00
Content:Introduction of the new game 'Raven 2' and release schedule

'Raven', released in March 2015, is a game that achieved 6 awards at the Korea Game Awards, 7 million cumulative downloads in Korea, and 100 billion won in cumulative sales in just 99 days after its release.

Netmarble Monster CEO Kim Gun said, "Behind the dazzling success, there were many unfulfilled dreams and regrets." He continued, "At the time, it received good reviews, but there were limitations in graphics due to mobile device restrictions, a monotonous play structure that repeated automatic battles in short and narrow stages, and the story of Dominion and his disciple Raven centered around the royal palace was a narrative that drove the game, but there were clear limitations in that it could only be expressed with text and limited images." He then announced, "Now we are introducing 'Raven 2', a true sequel blockbuster MMORPG that transcends all the limitations of Raven."

Netmarble has inherited the original 'Raven' and refined the worldview in a vast and elaborate manner, and developed 'Raven 2' as an open world where all members of the server participate without channel separation. CEO Kim Gun said, "I am confident that we have even surpassed the limitations of the existing MMORPG genre." He emphasized, "I am sure you will be able to feel new fun this time."

Development Director Cho Doo-hyun said, "Raven 2 aims to be more than just an MMORPG." He added, "When developing an MMORPG, the production of the story or quests is often sacrificed or compromised in order to develop other things." He continued, "Raven 2 is different." He introduced, "In terms of content, it is a traditional dark fantasy story that deviates from the simple structure of good punishing evil, and visually, it implements cinematic production so that you can fully immerse yourself in the story."

In 'Raven 2', users will join a special forces unit with the power of a cursed stigma and approach the secrets and fate of the world. They investigate dangerous and bizarre events occurring in the world according to the king's orders, and meet three-dimensional and fascinating characters as colleagues and enemies. Dominion and Gigantes, key figures from the previous work, also appear. Development Director Cho Doo-hyun said, "I hope you will check in the game why the heroes of the previous work are hostile to the player and point their swords at them, and what the power hidden in the stigma is."

He continued, "The story and production of Raven 2 will be more dangerous and unconventional than users imagine." He concluded, "Please look forward to Raven 2, which is only allowed for adults."

Director Joo Han-jin emphasized the action production of 'Raven 2'. He said, "Raven was a game that implemented the most spectacular battles with the easiest controls, and this was the direction of combat we wanted to implement in Raven 2." He introduced that the most important thing he considered in combat was the impact and damage production.

Raven 2's classes have completely different combat structures depending on the weapon. The classes consist of a total of 6 classes: △Divine Caster △Berserker △Night Ranger △Vanguard △Elementalist △Destroyer. Based on the combat structure designed in different directions for each class, it provides differentiated action pleasure by implementing different execution systems, cutting and blood expression, etc. during combat. In addition, the system is configured to allow you to enjoy combat with easier controls, allowing you to enjoy more spectacular and dynamic large-scale battles.

Director Joo said, "Raven 2's combat does not change even when dozens of guild members join forces to fight a giant demon in the guild dungeon, when hundreds of users cooperate to defeat demons in the rift content, or when a huge war between alliances unfolds on a scale of thousands." He said, "I hope you will experience the action pleasure that can only be enjoyed in Raven 2."

'Heavenstone' is the core system of 'Raven 2'. Users will continue to fight to obtain 'Heavenstone'. In addition, the exchange is operated to freely trade items between users, including 'Heavenstone'.

Director Cho Doo-hyun said, "Raven 2's demons will frustrate users with their overwhelming power and unique combat patterns." He introduced, "The source of that powerful power comes from the Heavenstone that exists within their bodies, and the moment you defeat the demon and get the Heavenstone, that power becomes yours."

He continued, "The one who occupies Heavenstone occupies the world of Raven 2." He emphasized, "Users can become heroes who save the world by joining forces with their colleagues, or they can become demons who harm other humans who dare to covet rewards." He added, "If you don't need the power of a hero or a demon, you can trade it to others for a reasonable price." He added, "Raven 2's exchange will be provided freely and fairly to everyone."

Netmarble plans to continuously release stories that were not fully covered in today's showcase through future developer commentary and communication broadcasts. In addition, pre-registration has begun through the official website. 'Raven 2' is scheduled to be released at the end of May.

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2024-04-18