NCSOFT said on the 3rd that on the 1st it held a special live broadcast to mark the official YouTube channel of its new massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Aion 2 reaching 100,000 subscribers.
NCSOFT ran a "Q&A Talk" segment during the live broadcast to answer users' questions. The Q&A session covered topics such as membership product information, minimum and recommended specs, the skills of the eight classes, player versus player (PvP) content, and other recent trends.
It also introduced RvR (realm versus realm) content "Abyss," where Elyos and Asmodians face off. The company said "Abyss Points," which can be used to purchase useful items, can be earned through the mini-game "Shugo Festa," the "Arena," where battles unfold in various formats, and "Supply Requests," where players deliver consumables or equipment.
The company said, "We consider PvE (player versus environment) and PvP to be the two core pillars of content and are developing accordingly," adding, "We are preparing a variety of content to avoid forcing unwanted PvP."
It then unveiled gameplay of the popular class (job) "Chanter," which many users had requested to see. Chanter is designed as a character with diverse abilities—combat, healing, and buffs—similar to the original intellectual property (IP).
The company said Aion 2, the most anticipated title of the second half of this year, is being refined with user feedback confirmed through the live broadcasts. It immediately fixed the user interface (UI) issues pointed out during the first broadcast and decided not to introduce the "mobile semi-control mode" that had raised concerns.
Meanwhile, Aion 2 will take part in "G-Star 2025" to hear users' opinions directly ahead of its official launch on Nov. 19.