Wemade Max said on the 20th that it has first released the new idle role-playing game (RPG) "WIND runner Idle," developed by its subsidiary Lightcon, in some regions including the Philippines and Hong Kong.
"Wind Runner Idle" is based on the "Wind Runner" intellectual property (IP), which has recorded a cumulative 60 million downloads, and moves away from the original running-centered play to focus on hack-and-slash action.
The game features a combo system and a fever system. As the combo level rises, additional damage is applied, and when it reaches a certain threshold, a fever-exclusive buff is activated.
Users can see characters including "Chloe" with improved graphics, and collection elements such as characters, summons, and mounts, along with content including "Pico Bonus Stage" and "Summon Land," are also provided.
Lightcon plans to reflect user feedback and data from this early release to improve the game's completeness and officially launch it in the global market within the year.
Lightcon CEO Lee Gil-hyung said, "Because this title is based on the 'Wind Runner' IP that was once loved as a 'national game,' we expect it can deliver both familiar fun and nostalgia to users at home and abroad," adding, "Through this soft launch, we will thoroughly verify gameplay and service stability and present a high-quality title that combines the unique growth fun of idle RPGs with the thrill of action."