The MMORPG Blade & Soul will receive a major engine update in 2021 with many new features. This includes a new class that has just been unveiled in Korea. It is a sword fighter who can wield two blades simultaneously.
What kind of class is this? The new class is called Double Blade. The focus is on the two swords that the class uses in combat.
In an initial cinematic trailer, you can already see how the weapons are used in close combat. The battles look fast-paced and action-packed, although this is still not actual gameplay.
On reddit, there is speculation that the class will have two specializations (via reddit):
- One in close combat with two swords
- One in ranged combat, where the swords are thrown
When will the class be released? The class will be released in Korea along with the update to Unreal Engine 4 on June 16. There is currently no release date for the western region.
However, new classes typically appear every year in the fall. The latest class Astromancer was released in September 2020. The big engine update is also announced for Q3 (July to September) in our region. So, it’s likely that both innovations will coincide in the west.
Blade & Soul undergoes a complete overhaul with the engine update
What is the engine update? This major update aims to upgrade Blade & Soul from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4. This will bring better graphics and improved performance. Additionally, further changes are planned, including:
- The second part of the story from Act XI
- New dungeons
- Adjustments to the combat system
- Adjustments to loot distribution
- A better interface
- Real-time leaderboards
- Numerous balance changes
The update is therefore very extensive.
What else is happening with Blade & Soul? The western version will kick off the “Winds of Summer” event on June 16. During this event, you can secure special rewards in dungeons. Additionally, there is still an event running through June 28, where you can submit your own designs for the MMORPG.
What do you think about Blade & Soul, the new class, and the engine update? Do these changes make the MMORPG interesting for you again?
