With Bless Unleashed, Neowiz is working on an Xbox One version of the PC MMORPG Bless Online, which is understood to be a standalone game. The new trailer also confirms that the release will take place in 2019.
What does the trailer show? The trailer introduces the Ranger class from Bless Unleashed. In the video, the ranged fighter called “Death from Afar” deals significant damage – even against giant monsters. Some skills can also be seen, such as aerial attacks and quick consecutive strikes. The ranged fighter seems to be becoming an effective damage dealer.
What else does the video show? It is apparent that the graphics of Bless Online appear more detailed and effects-rich than in Bless Online. This is because the title for Xbox One is based on Unreal Engine 4, while Bless Online still relies on Unreal Engine 3. This visual difference is already noticeable in the title. Whether this will also lead to better performance than Bless Online remains to be seen.
What about the release? Alongside the trailer, publisher Bandai Namco mentions that the launch of Bless Online is still planned for 2019. According to current information, it is expected to be at the end of the year.
Why are players skeptical? There is significant skepticism towards Bless Unleashed, as Bless Online already failed to meet expectations. Moreover, many believe that Neowiz should focus on the PC MMORPG first before starting a new game.
Neowiz defends itself by stating that Bless Unleashed is being developed by a completely different team and has little to do with the other MMO. In 2019, we will find out how “the new Bless” plays.
