Lineage W announced its launch date at a launch event in Ho Chi Minh City.

During the launch event held in Ho Chi Minh City, NCV Games officially announced the release date of Lineage W for the Southeast Asian region.

The event, held on the evening of April 18th at GEM Center, was large-scale and had limited invitations, attracting many guests from the gaming industry.

The launch event was a large-scale production.

The event took place in a formal atmosphere at one of Ho Chi Minh City's high-end venues. Attendees had the opportunity to experience the Lineage W themed space , take photos with specially crafted character robes, and receive exclusive souvenirs.

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In addition, attendees also enjoy many privileges such as:

  • Register early and name your character in advance.
  • Interact with the development and publishing team.
  • Join activities with KOLs in the gaming industry.

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The event also featured the participation of MSI Gaming and GravaStar Vietnam, offering limited-edition Lineage W PCs and various gaming gear giveaways for attendees.

+ The SEA version is customized specifically for the region.

Mr. Bae Jung Yong, CEO of NCV Games, shared the direction for releasing Lineage W in Southeast Asia.

Accordingly, the SEA version will be customized based on the region's infrastructure, culture, and gaming habits.

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Some of the notable features announced include:

  • Auto Translate helps break down language barriers.
  • Offline Play allows you to continue playing the game even when your device is turned off.
  • PURPLE Client supports playing simultaneously on PC and mobile.
  • Manage game activity even when offline.

These features are designed to help players in the SEA region connect more easily and enjoy the game more comfortably.

Focus on large-scale community experiences.

Lineage W continues to retain the core elements of the series with its four pillars:

  • Battlefield
  • Blood Oath
  • Sacrifice
  • Honor

These elements will create large-scale battles, encouraging players to cooperate and build a multinational community in the region.

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During the Q&A session, journalist Vu Bang and gamer Chim Se Di Nang also expressed optimism about the potential for the development of the SEA community, especially as the game supports many features that connect players from different countries.

Officially launched on May 27th.

At the end of the event, NCV Games announced that Lineage W will officially launch on May 27th. Pre-registration is now open on iOS, Android, and PC, with many rewards for early participants.

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With its long-term development strategy and focus on community, the SEA version of Lineage W is expected to become one of the most noteworthy MMORPGs in the near future.

Update 20 April 2026

Lesley Montoya

Lesley Montoya is an expert in game development, as well as a collaborative, multi-stage process for creating video games, including planning, design, programming, visuals, and testing.

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