In addition to the above, the new version will see a streamlined battle UI, improved visuals and more. The Blade & Soul team states that the new system will function like the Joint Attack system, with the Breaker System providing a 'more powerful effect.' You can see the Breaker System in action in the video embeded below.īlade & Sould's Revival UE4 upgrade is coming Quarter 3 2021. This system sees bosses build up a gauge during combat, which when full renders them defenseless. Players will still be able to purchase direct items if they wish, but this should offer a more immersive option.'Īlso introduced with the page update is a new Breaker System.

This will act as a ‘Subscription type’ model that allows players to gain benefits as they play. 'In light of this, we plan to introduce a new Pass with future updates. All this and more arriving Q3 for the West! #bladeandsoul #bns #ue4 /BCGVChxDgTīlade & Soul is also getting addressing the fact that players can buy growth materials, stating that it 'does not encourage players to engage with content.' Our Unreal Engine 4 Revival site has been updated! We've added information about Equipment, Events, Combat UI, and the all-new Breaker system. In additon to the upgrade changes, a new Insignia System is being implemented, giving players a way to better 'define their style and role more concretely.' This will be coming in the second Mythical Dungeon, though NCSoft does state this is subject to change. The Blade & Soul team addresses concerns that this new system might make Mythical rank items less valuable, though the team seems to be staggering how the new method is applied, with weapon items, heart, pet, soul and talismans not affected at first. These items will have random stat bonuses though, so it will take some time to acquire the best version.' Upon drop, the item will be an already completed form item like the current Mythical rank item. 'Mythical rank items will retain the same requirements to grow XP, but earning up small rewards to breakthrough certain stages will no longer be needed.

As such, Blade & Soul players will no longer need to target Mythical rank dungeons in order to raise item levels to Mythical rank. NCSoft states that while this system 'worked well,' there are definitely flaws in the system. Blade & Soul's equipment system is getting some changes it seems, as the team talks about its existing way to raise equipment levels.

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