I'm sorry and happy to tell you this, but you can download a Chinese version, apply an English patch and enjoy it..here's the tutorial www.gameskinny.com/3nzea/blade-soul-china-guide-to-downloading-and-registering
***** just let you know. playing Chinese version it`s not a bad idea for someone who wanna try this game. unfortunately, B&S Chinese version is not the original one. Tencent group(blade&soul Chinese agent) is doing so many changes about this game, and it makes negative influences on game experience. you can play this game without charge of game time(sounds good), but so many key tools and nice clothes(with time limited) are not for free. And unstable FPS which caused by horrible Tencent servers is always be the biggest problem for me(Korean version will be much more smoother). in short, Tencent turn this game into another one. i love this game but Tencent has provided us an "special' version which is not so lovely and friendly. This is just my experience and opinion. hope it can help you guys. have a good day.:)
Joshua Paek I don't live in my mom's basement, but i am going to play a female character. Why? Well... who wants to watch a guys butt as he runs I much rather look at a woman butt as she runs. Duh....
No I'm not. I don't really see the problem in it. And I find it normal as a male to play as male character. Few of the games I've played there are actual males who are normal looking, otherwise I'll just have to play as female.
Not yet, but they're working hard to get it released here in NA and other places. If you go to the official website, you can find out more news/info on it.
@magas887 its on online game.. the normal phases of one of these are : Closed beta test > open beta test > release.. closed beta is mostly just for ppl who got a key or something and its just for reporting bugs and fix'em
This looks absolutely amazing. I really hope they do get around to releasing it in North America. Seriously; I wish there were more games like this available here.
Keep holding on and don't let go until you see it out in NA. It has been a great wait for most of us, but not a long wait for some. But when you and everyone let's go of their breathe we will all know that it is out. I don't even know what I'm typing but still, I will be breathless to see it finally out.
I like how you can see the cursor at 2:30. I mean, it was probably not intended, but what it reveals is that it really is gameplay and not some semi-cinematic labeled gameplay because of poor translation. That's how the game is gonna look.
It was announced that it will be released this April in Korea, then everywhere else soon after. took them long enough... announced this game around 2006 i think
@FranzWeiler Doubtful. NCSoft only has one free mmo out right now, lineage 2. Aion and Lineage are both ~15/month sub fees. It's not out of the question, but I wouldn't bet on it.
I can't wait beta is this coming Friday!! I bought one of the packages.. and I am so looking forward to playing in the beta this coming weekend. I have waited for at least 3 years or so for this game.
+Kayyden21 We have some higher level closed beta videos on our channel as well as information, guides & more on our website www.bladeandsoulzone.com. Check it out if you have some free time!
+Kayyden21 OMG it was awesome. I have to say that this is just an incredibly beautifully artistic looking game. The graphics in beta were really good. I enjoyed the way they have the combat system set up. I got to level 25 on one character and then rolled all the other classes just trying them all out to get a feel for what I might like when the release hits.
@GinjiEXE There's no confirmation on this yet. However, based on the fact that armor is only for looks (stats come in a different system, however weapon still influences attack power), inventory space can be bought with in-game currency, and how polished the game is (yes I played it), expect at least a p2p module. If a PS3 version does come to pass, then b2p is possible. But so is b2p & p2p, like PSO1 back in the old days. Just keep your heads up for news. Still CBT in Korea.
@rihax93 Well, for your information, there's actually a Private Server of CBT 2, soon CBT 3, available. It offers a couple of hours gameplay in quite some areas. It contains a few minor and major bugs, but it's more or less playable. Also, much content is translated into English. Google it.
lol i love eastern style mmo, the visuals in blade and soul look so beautiful it just has this feel to it that makes me feel adventurous and free! blade and soul looks awesome the way they fly and run on walls now is just amazing, and the way the characters look are nice :> i love the cute little chars with the ears, and the beautiful female chars and cool looking/awesome looking males. the armor in eastern style mmo is unique and the designs on each armor set them apart from the bunch...imo
@bankaikun94 There are Free games, that have no Pay to Win - Global Agenda, MapleStory, Firefall, End of Nations and several more, which are also continuously supported.
Not sure what happened to your comment but I don't see it. But you pretty much nailed it. Bugs were a big issue. When Aion first came out the bugs made it nearly unplayable. I spent most of my time blocking the spammers for weeks when all they had to do was imply a spam filter. I'd still be playing WoW had it stayed the same. Their class diversity was the greatest...But when Lich King/Cataclysm came out they abandoned that model and made all classes exactly the same due to complaining players.
if this game gave more custimization into more asthetics such as dividing the armor into 5 parts and mixing them together to create new looks.....it would just be the icing on the cake for this game!
I notice they use some kind of reticule for targeting in this game. So is the combat FPS-esque like Tera online with aiming? Or is this auto targeting thingamagik just a fancy new way of clicking ?
HELP! Whats the name of the class in 4:34 to 4:55 with the flying swords specificly? Jin>Blade master Gon, Lyn, Kun?? cause non of the pvp videos i've seen have that skills, any help? appreciate it!
According to the official website, there isn't even a release date for the "west" version. The exact wording is "Currently in development for the West".
Is there level scaling? How is PvP? Can you dodge attacks by running around the enemy like in WoW? How are dungeons? And Do the classes have good survivability?
I'm wondering how the game controls are going to work, if they work like a fighting game rather than watch an animation play out I'm going to give it a try. I'm really wonder how the grappling is gona work though, hope its not gona be 'if you get a grapple you auto win'.
I think he's asking, not stating. It was rumoured to be for console too, but I think it's only a rumour. It won't be free to play, but at the moment it's in beta. Google "Atomix Blade & Soul" for the client if you want to play outside of Korea.
@abbba2 Well the problem is NCsoft west, which just runs the the server in North and South America into the ground. Dont know about Europe are they any better? :o
I played this B&S in Korea since this game's been released about 4 months ago in Korea. It's beautiful and fun indeed. It's actually one of the best MMORPG and top games I've ever played. It's impressive. But it does have some issues.. The PvP system is unlike any other MMO, and it's not going so well overall. It's awkward and hard to explain. There's no WvW like GW2. Party is only up to 4 players. Therefore most of the hardest boss raids require lots of control, micro, macro, etc.
I heard it may hit beta in Q2 of 2014 for EU, so NA will prob get it around then or a little earlier, but they have set beta dates in the past for EU/NA and missed them by years lol. So I'm not holding my breath.
It's only in Korean and coming out in Chinese soon. They are still working with english. No release dates because they plan to release it as soon as they are done.
Even though this video is from 2008, the game itself was released in Korea in 2012. I have been playing it here, its great, and with any luck they will come out with an English version by their promised date of sometime in 2014. Who know though, they haven't said anything about it in almost a year...
hahah character sounds from lineage 2 ! I know an elf when i hear one!! I dont know which game to play, i want them all? Should i continue to play lineage 2 GoD or Lineage Eternal when its out? or THIS?
Im one of this gameplayer this game just ROCKS U can control the character easily Only with mouse and keybord even the NPCs are really pretty and handsome lol
i cant wait for this to come out over here im pre ordering as soon as this is available the style is so cool and im an anime fan too so im already sold plus the gameplay is totally different need somethiing new to play other than wow
when do you think it will be released in europe? Also, i wonder if you know if this game is going to be free to play or p2p? everybody says differently :P
Looking back at this trailer, the game has aged and changed so much lol. Simply amazing.
FaZe Jev brought me here. the game sounded interesting.
+Breezy ikr
+Breezy Yes ty jev
+Breezy good thing its coming out on 2016 19 of jan.
More sexuality than Tera, and that says something.
This traiiler got me hyped for so many years before it finally came out !
I played it almost 1 whole year ! It was such a great MMO
:D
the moment when u realize ur waiting 6 years already for a NA/EU release
the funny part is, that I bought a good computer only for this game xD
I'm sorry and happy to tell you this, but you can download a Chinese version, apply an English patch and enjoy it..here's the tutorial www.gameskinny.com/3nzea/blade-soul-china-guide-to-downloading-and-registering
***** just let you know. playing Chinese version it`s not a bad idea for someone who wanna try this game. unfortunately, B&S Chinese version is not the original one. Tencent group(blade&soul Chinese agent) is doing so many changes about this game, and it makes negative influences on game experience. you can play this game without charge of game time(sounds good), but so many key tools and nice clothes(with time limited) are not for free. And unstable FPS which caused by horrible Tencent servers is always be the biggest problem for me(Korean version will be much more smoother). in short, Tencent turn this game into another one. i love this game but Tencent has provided us an "special' version which is not so lovely and friendly. This is just my experience and opinion. hope it can help you guys. have a good day.:)
I wait since 2009.. god...please let it be playable :D
Hentai Simulator 2009
Your comment alone might convince me to play it
lol so true
it's got the sexy characters, but missing a LOT that would make it hentai
Em um mundo de estúpidas pessoas:
Escolho homem: Tu és machista
Escolho mulher: Tu és virgem
This game's art is beautiful, so rich in details and the game itself is so creative! I finally got a high end PC and that's what I want to play!
99% of the female characters will be played by guys who live in their mom's basement.
ohhh shit. good one
Joshua Paek I don't live in my mom's basement, but i am going to play a female character. Why? Well... who wants to watch a guys butt as he runs I much rather look at a woman butt as she runs. Duh....
Koragg Marsek
I want. Problem?
I'm hoping you're a woman...
No I'm not. I don't really see the problem in it. And I find it normal as a male to play as male character. Few of the games I've played there are actual males who are normal looking, otherwise I'll just have to play as female.
Sexual dimorphism to the max...
I call it: "Korea Mode"
ncsoft, Ive seen that name before, I smell issues.
chaosdream1 No worrys.... thats a Trailer from 2008 and finaly in 2015 it will start the close beta at Fall :P
Ok I really have to admit, I freakin love this martial arts/ninja style game play!
This literally is not gameplay.
Gameplay gets crazier and more intense.
Why are boobs so exaggerated in games now a days?
+Andy Nguyen Because i love boobs thats why
+Andy Nguyen Because it's a Korean MMO. (Well really most Asian MMOs have super skimpy dressed big boobed girls.)
Not yet, but they're working hard to get it released here in NA and other places. If you go to the official website, you can find out more news/info on it.
Gotta try this game when it comes out. The gameplay and characters look so badass.
@intorpere i think it was just released in south korea during december, i think it's coming to america at the end of 2012 or close to the end.
I've spent 4 damn years waiting for this game and I still have to wait...god dammit...come out already
@magas887 its on online game.. the normal phases of one of these are :
Closed beta test > open beta test > release..
closed beta is mostly just for ppl who got a key or something and its just for reporting bugs and fix'em
This looks absolutely amazing. I really hope they do get around to releasing it in North America. Seriously; I wish there were more games like this available here.
Jeez... I've been waiting for this game since like my 10th grade year... That was about four years ago.
@xXAnimeFlashbackXx Because it's not out yet. It's still in closed beta.
It's monthly subscription in Korea. It's been out in Korea for months now.
ahhh nostalgia
@ZeroTallgeese nope but there is a very small selection of pre set characters to choose from
What ever happened to this game?When was the EU release targeted and how much is the monthly fee?Definitely looking forward to this game.
Keep holding on and don't let go until you see it out in NA. It has been a great wait for most of us, but not a long wait for some. But when you and everyone let's go of their breathe we will all know that it is out.
I don't even know what I'm typing but still, I will be breathless to see it finally out.
Whew 7 years ago?! Been too long haha, surely it's worth the wait though! 😃
Omg. I love that gilr summoning all those blades.
It's good to see MMORPG's finally to start to use modern graphics.
glad its finally coming out this winter, just started the private server to get a feel of it.
I like how you can see the cursor at 2:30. I mean, it was probably not intended, but what it reveals is that it really is gameplay and not some semi-cinematic labeled gameplay because of poor translation. That's how the game is gonna look.
People are even Making the cloths in game REAL for Cosplayers, gotta love the outfits on them.
It was announced that it will be released this April in Korea, then everywhere else soon after. took them long enough... announced this game around 2006 i think
@FranzWeiler Doubtful. NCSoft only has one free mmo out right now, lineage 2. Aion and Lineage are both ~15/month sub fees.
It's not out of the question, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Anyways, what class is that at 5:25, with the swords floating around her. Looks like an awesome class.
@JustABoy02 It's comming to North America late 2012. So maybe that much give you a place to estimate.
I can't wait beta is this coming Friday!! I bought one of the packages.. and I am so looking forward to playing in the beta this coming weekend. I have waited for at least 3 years or so for this game.
Ohhh, did they change the date? Now I am even more excited
+Kayyden21 We have some higher level closed beta videos on our channel as well as information, guides & more on our website www.bladeandsoulzone.com. Check it out if you have some free time!
+Kayyden21 OMG it was awesome. I have to say that this is just an incredibly beautifully artistic looking game. The graphics in beta were really good. I enjoyed the way they have the combat system set up. I got to level 25 on one character and then rolled all the other classes just trying them all out to get a feel for what I might like when the release hits.
I like this game ive tried multiple online games but i haven't been able to get into em im looking forward to it
@GinjiEXE There's no confirmation on this yet.
However, based on the fact that armor is only for looks (stats come in a different system, however weapon still influences attack power), inventory space can be bought with in-game currency, and how polished the game is (yes I played it), expect at least a p2p module.
If a PS3 version does come to pass, then b2p is possible.
But so is b2p & p2p, like PSO1 back in the old days.
Just keep your heads up for news. Still CBT in Korea.
It would be great if this were on the consules as well as PC,it looks like its pretty fun!
@dirint I already play it. I was talking about the actual closed beta, not the private server.
@TheGamerField Q4 2012 not long to wait :)
@rihax93 Well, for your information, there's actually a Private Server of CBT 2, soon CBT 3, available. It offers a couple of hours gameplay in quite some areas. It contains a few minor and major bugs, but it's more or less playable. Also, much content is translated into English. Google it.
Its only been 5 years we can wait longer....HURRY UP!
lol i love eastern style mmo, the visuals in blade and soul look so beautiful it just has this feel to it that makes me feel adventurous and free! blade and soul looks awesome the way they fly and run on walls now is just amazing, and the way the characters look are nice :> i love the cute little chars with the ears, and the beautiful female chars and cool looking/awesome looking males. the armor in eastern style mmo is unique and the designs on each armor set them apart from the bunch...imo
OMG! I was waiting for too long for one game for once in my whole life ==!
@bankaikun94 There are Free games, that have no Pay to Win - Global Agenda, MapleStory, Firefall, End of Nations and several more, which are also continuously supported.
Not sure what happened to your comment but I don't see it. But you pretty much nailed it. Bugs were a big issue. When Aion first came out the bugs made it nearly unplayable. I spent most of my time blocking the spammers for weeks when all they had to do was imply a spam filter. I'd still be playing WoW had it stayed the same. Their class diversity was the greatest...But when Lich King/Cataclysm came out they abandoned that model and made all classes exactly the same due to complaining players.
Gods ....
the first time i saw this i thought holy **** this art style looks like magne carta and i keep thinking that every time i see this
if this game gave more custimization into more asthetics such as dividing the armor into 5 parts and mixing them together to create new looks.....it would just be the icing on the cake for this game!
Is this gonna have another one of the classic "reinforcement and upgrade" systems I know the Korean's all too well for?
I notice they use some kind of reticule for targeting in this game. So is the combat FPS-esque like Tera online with aiming? Or is this auto targeting thingamagik just a fancy new way of clicking ?
4 years? and I thought waiting for the past two months was a pain...
this english!!! THIS ENGLISH!!! You deserve a prize...
HELP! Whats the name of the class in 4:34 to 4:55 with the flying swords specificly?
Jin>Blade master Gon, Lyn, Kun??
cause non of the pvp videos i've seen have that skills, any help? appreciate it!
I think she's a Jin.
The character design is pretty good. And we finally get a decent action mmorpg instead of all those boring hotkey mmo's. I'm so buying this.
@Death4Devils GW2 is by Anet not NCsoft
NCsoft is just a publisher
According to the official website, there isn't even a release date for the "west" version. The exact wording is "Currently in development for the West".
Geez I just looked at the date this trailer was released. Did this ever actually come out?
When is the US/CA coming out?!
when the english/US version come out!!?? I can't wait any longer!!!!
the game looks great, I heard that "Kenshin" was a heavy influence on the series!
Is there level scaling? How is PvP? Can you dodge attacks by running around the enemy like in WoW? How are dungeons? And Do the classes have good survivability?
I JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO COME IN EUROPE!!!!
i'm so excited for this! when is it released in north america!?
I'm wondering how the game controls are going to work, if they work like a fighting game rather than watch an animation play out I'm going to give it a try. I'm really wonder how the grappling is gona work though, hope its not gona be 'if you get a grapple you auto win'.
I think he's asking, not stating.
It was rumoured to be for console too, but I think it's only a rumour.
It won't be free to play, but at the moment it's in beta.
Google "Atomix Blade & Soul" for the client if you want to play outside of Korea.
@abbba2 Well the problem is NCsoft west, which just runs the the server in North and South America into the ground. Dont know about Europe are they any better? :o
I played this B&S in Korea since this game's been released about 4 months ago in Korea. It's beautiful and fun indeed. It's actually one of the best MMORPG and top games I've ever played. It's impressive. But it does have some issues.. The PvP system is unlike any other MMO, and it's not going so well overall. It's awkward and hard to explain. There's no WvW like GW2. Party is only up to 4 players. Therefore most of the hardest boss raids require lots of control, micro, macro, etc.
i love movements in this game too.Age of Wulin have also good movements around word
I heard it may hit beta in Q2 of 2014 for EU, so NA will prob get it around then or a little earlier, but they have set beta dates in the past for EU/NA and missed them by years lol. So I'm not holding my breath.
There's more to address, but overall it's one of the top MMORPG ever made, to me at least :)
oh for god sake ! it's been 2 years - -' I don't think I can wait longer u.u
It's only in Korean and coming out in Chinese soon. They are still working with english. No release dates because they plan to release it as soon as they are done.
This game looked so much cooler back then :(
Nice game, very violent but I like the little....... thing.. running around. I want to play that "race" or whatever you call it in other games.
This gameplay is so good
I finally got it open: I had to download it in different parts so then it would install. It is a free game, its just takes the piss to get it working.
This looks great,but would this not do well on the consoles if it were done in that format?,i mean this give more variety
@zoozak when was this !?
@CidsReality It's not even released in Korea yet....
Even though this video is from 2008, the game itself was released in Korea in 2012. I have been playing it here, its great, and with any luck they will come out with an English version by their promised date of sometime in 2014. Who know though, they haven't said anything about it in almost a year...
@MrExtremeFoot is it english? or korean version? =\ thanks for saying that BTW i've been waiting for this game since last year... XD
Got to love that Korean (?) character design.
as usual Hyung-tae Kim's artwork rules, can't w8 for this game.
wow, just realized how long this game has been in development. posted 2008, announce release date in 2012
hahah character sounds from lineage 2 ! I know an elf when i hear one!! I dont know which game to play, i want them all? Should i continue to play lineage 2 GoD or Lineage Eternal when its out? or THIS?
is this available in america, or if not than any ideas as to when it will be?
Really good game needs to come out soon
Im one of this gameplayer
this game just ROCKS
U can control the character easily
Only with mouse and keybord
even the NPCs are really pretty and handsome lol
since this is coming out in NA soon id like to know is this game instance based or open world?
what is the class of the giant guy punching the sword master is he a kung fu master or what
@SuperViking14 and when is this?=)
Uploaded July 2008.. is this game ever coming out? :/
i cant wait for this to come out over here im pre ordering as soon as this is available the style is so cool and im an anime fan too so im already sold plus the gameplay is totally different need somethiing new to play other than wow
WHEN DOES IT COME OUT!!!!!!!!!!
when do you think it will be released in europe? Also, i wonder if you know if this game is going to be free to play or p2p? everybody says differently :P
I've got a question... will this be free to play? would be awesome
Is there still a lot of people playing this game ?