On August 26, the MMORPG Blade & Soul 2 (Android, iOS, PC) was released in Korea. Over 7.4 million people had already registered in advance for the new game, and with a little trick, you can join in as well. We at MeinMMO explain how.
What is Blade & Soul 2? It is the direct successor to the hit MMORPG Blade & Soul, which has been a great success in Korea since 2012 and was also released in Europe in 2016. With 7.4 million pre-registrations, Blade & Soul 2 even breaks the record of Lineage 2M in Korea and is already considered a hit.
The MMORPG was originally only supposed to be released for smartphones, but publisher NCSoft later promised a PC version, which was released simultaneously with the other versions of the game. This is made possible by NCSoft b4s Purple Client, which brings all fans together on one platform and enables crossplay between PC, Android, and iOS.
How can you participate? Although Blade & Soul 2 has only been released in Korea for now, it works without region lock. So you can play without a VPN or other tricks. The catch is that the download has been regionally restricted, so while you are allowed to play, you can’t simply access the game.
However, if you get the MMORPG data from another source, you can actually join in easily. This works like this:
- Visit the official NCSoft site and download the Purple Client. For this, click the purple button at the top right and then on Windows (via ncpurple.com).
- Install the program and then use one of the available sign-up options.
- If you now try to install Blade & Soul 2, it will not be possible. You need to obtain the game files from an external source.
- You can find the game files in this Google Drive. The file was uploaded by a Russian website. We downloaded it ourselves and can play Blade & Soul 2 without issues. However, be aware that the download is at your own risk (via drive.google).
- Once you run the file, the installer for Blade & Soul 2 will open. Click through it and install the MMORPG.
- Then close the Purple Client and start it again, select Blade & Soul 2, and click on Update at the bottom right.
- When choosing the server, you will need to provide a phone number. A German number will also work here. However, you must include the “0” despite the “+49”.
- You can now play Blade & Soul 2 without any problems, but there is not yet a language patch, so the game is currently entirely in Korean.
- Additionally, the servers are also located in Korea. Therefore, we recommend VPN tools like ExitLag for smoother gameplay (via exitlag.com).
A release for the West has also been officially announced, but no date has been given yet. So, if you want to play Blade & Soul 2 as quickly as possible, there is currently no way around this trick.
An English language pack might eventually be created by fans, similar to the Russian version of Lost Ark. For now, however, you still have to fight your way through the MMO in Korean.
What gameplay features does the MMORPG offer? In gameplay, you can expect a game with a PvP focus and an open class system, as well as the following:
- PvP focus and E-sport integration
- An open world with two continents
- Crossplay between different platforms
- PvE content for groups and solo players
- An action combat system with tactical depth
- Quests and other missions
When will Blade & Soul 2 be released for us? There is currently no release date. The MMO was originally supposed to be released globally in 2021 but has already experienced delays since that announcement. We do not expect a release in the western market in 2021.
However, we also assume that NCSoft will not take as long as four years, as was the case with the predecessor. We at MeinMMO will keep you updated.
What do you think of the game? Are you interested in playing it even though it is in Korean? Tell us in the comments.
The MMORPG Blade & Soul 2 will be huge and is now coming for the PC.
