It looks like Blade and Soul is getting its next class and this time it packs a punch.
Yesterday, some already spotted a post in South Korea, a Christmas greeting showing two Jin with pistols – they already sensed “Hmm, it smells like a new class.” Maybe racelocked for the Jin, the cuddly race of the Asia MMORPG. Some also suspected that NCSoft was joking and would really bring the “Gun Fu Master.”
Players could take this a bit more seriously. Because at the same time, a countdown timer was running down for Blade&Soul in South Korea. That has now expired and a content trailer appeared, showcasing what Blade&Soul is planning to offer in the future:
The 10th class in Blade and Soul will be the Gunslinger – level cap increases to 60
The new class actually looks like a “Gunslinger,” a gunslinger who wields two firearms simultaneously and can enhance attacks through Chi.
More information about the new class and what we can expect to see will surely come soon. The name “Gunslinger” seems to have been agreed upon by the English-speaking community – there were some issues with the last class.
Additionally, the level cap in Blade and Soul is expected to increase to 60 – a major new content update is due in Korea. They are taking the opportunity to transition the game from a subscription model to a free-to-play model, according to Asia expert Steparu. Well, that is not so exciting for us – the Western version has always operated as a free-to-play title.
We here in Europe will have to wait a while longer until we can also enjoy the 10th class of Blade and Soul.
That we will get the class here is almost certain, B&S is considered a successful game at NCSoft. The Western release has also gone well so far.
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