Can a winning streak lead to a leap in performance?
Resolutely give up “weapon extraction” that is directly related to income
An open-world stakes of exploration and crafting
Netmarble shows confidence in outdoor advertising in 10 countries around the world
[经济日报] Netmarble (representative Kim Byung-gyu)’s new game “The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins” for the global game market will be launched soon. This large-scale open world action role-playing game (RPG) held a special world preview live broadcast through the official YouTube channel on the 13th, detailing the core content and service direction of the game. During this live broadcast, the game’s huge content and bold business model reforms attracted the attention of global game fans.
Netmarble plans to launch the game first on PlayStation 5 and the global PC platform Steam on the 17th, and expand to all platforms including mobile devices on the 24th. By prioritizing PC and console platforms, Netmarble aims to attract Western users and reduce fees in the application market to maximize profits.
The most notable decision made during this live broadcast was the complete removal of the weapon extraction system. When global users’ fatigue with probabilistic props reached its limit, Netmarble decisively gave up this main source of income. Instead, players can collect materials in the open world to craft the highest-level SSR weapons.
This change not only reduces the payment inducement, but also greatly enhances the core fun of open world RPG – the value of exploration. Players can improve their characters by crafting and dismantling weapons and experience a profound sense of accomplishment. The strategic combination of characters and weapons determines the outcome of the battle, making the game ecology more dynamic.
The character summoning structure has also been designed to be more user-friendly. Players can obtain at least one SSR-level hero during 80 summonses. If they do not obtain the designated hero, they will definitely obtain it within the next 80 summonses. In particular, the rewards for summoning 120 times will not be reset even if the designated hero is obtained midway.
Goo Daoheng, director of FNC, said that the main story expansion and new areas will be gradually launched through regular updates to continue to bring players the touch of the original work and the fresh fun of the original areas.
The content volume of the game matches that of the original comic, which has sold more than 55 million copies worldwide. The main story is carefully constructed to the 12th act, with a total of 18 types of heroes appearing, including Meliodas, the protagonist of the original work, and Tristan, the core character of the sequel. Iconic areas such as Leonis City, Elf Forest, Bast Prison and White Dream Forest are brought to life with high-quality graphics.
In particular, it adopts a unique multiverse worldview. Players can work with their teammates to conquer 5 types of bosses and 3 types of dungeons hidden in various places, and experience the immersion as if they were in an animation. To commemorate the official launch, players only need to log in to the game to obtain the SSR hero Zira and exclusive weapons, and provide up to 373 free summoning opportunities through rich activities, which greatly lowers the initial entry barrier.
Netmarble postponed the release date originally scheduled for January to March to improve the operational feel and combat system. This persistence is regarded as the basis for success. Recent large-scale outdoor advertising in major landmarks in 10 countries around the world, including New York’s Times Square and London’s SoHo, reflects confidence in this sophisticated work.
Ultimately, the success or failure of “The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins” will be the key to Netmarble’s overall performance in the first half of the year. Whether it can overcome mobile-centric limitations and redefine the formula for global success in the multi-platform era has focused the attention of the global gaming industry on this.
※ This report was translated and edited by artificial intelligence (AI) system.
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