NCSOFT took legal action against users who used illegal programs in "AION2."
NCSOFT said on the 12th that it filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul against five users who used illegal programs (macros). The users repeatedly used illegal programs not allowed in the game, damaging the in-game economic system and disrupting normal users' play.
An analysis by internal and external experts found that the accused not only used illegal macro programs, but also engaged in activities such as selling accounts and distributing in-game currency for private gain, undermining the game's fairness and economic system. NCSOFT determined that such conduct constitutes a serious violation that interferes with normal game service and operations.
To protect general users, NCSOFT has imposed access restrictions on 72,621 accounts that violated operating policies across 23 rounds since the launch of "AION2." It also said during a live broadcast on the 9th that it is reviewing additional measures depending on the severity of macro abuse and outlined a firm plan for legal action.
Starting with this complaint, NCSOFT plans to continue a strong response to the abuse of illegal programs. It is continuously monitoring and analyzing accounts suspected of using illegal programs, and plans to take additional legal action if violations are confirmed.
An NCSOFT official said that "legal action against the abuse of illegal programs such as macros is an essential step to prevent damage to the vast majority of general users and to maintain a sound and safe game ecosystem."