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Bless Online, developed by South Korean studio Neowiz, launched on Steam Early Access on May 30, offering a traditional MMORPG experience with five core classes and a faction system. The game emphasizes non‑pay‑to‑win mechanics, though it includes optional premium memberships and a free-to-play currency called Star Seeds. Gameplay features include dual XP systems (level and skill), a Gear Score metric that heavily influences combat effectiveness, and a robust PvP system, while players can tame monsters as mounts and pets. Sources note a steep learning curve and complex progression, advising newcomers to balance skill XP grinding and gear upgrades.
Bless Online released on Steam Early Access on May 30, with Founder’s Packs starting at $40 and a standard edition at $30.
The game offers five initial classes (berserker, paladin, ranger, mage, guardian) and plans to add mystic and assassin classes later.
Progression relies on two XP types—level XP from quests and monster kills, and skill XP from repeated skill use, with skill XP deemed more crucial for combat power.
Gear Score, rather than attribute or level alone, determines player strength in PvP, and gear can be enhanced with a risk of breaking unless at fortification level zero.
A free mount (Golden Hyena) is available to players who link a Bandai Namco account, and the premium currency Star Seeds is essential for faster progression.
Bless Online was released in Korea in September 2015.
Players earn level XP from killing monsters and quests, and skill XP from repeatedly using abilities, with skill XP being more important for combat effectiveness.
Linking a Bandai Namco account to a PlayStation or Xbox account grants a free Golden Hyena mount, accessible via the Premium Items tab.
The game is described as not pay‑to‑win, though it offers optional premium memberships and a premium currency called Star Seeds.
Gear Score reflects the quality of a player's equipment and typically determines success in PvP, often outweighing level or attribute differences.
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