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VINDICTUS: Defying Fate Pre-Alpha Test Coming Soon, Teasing Nexon's Medieval Adventure

Mar 03, 2024 1:29 AM

The action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate, developed by Nexon and set in a dark medieval fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology, has announced a public pre-alpha test coming soon. The game, which is an expansion of Nexon's 2010 MMORPG Vindictus, promises to offer players rich environments, fast-paced combat, and a variety of distinct characters to choose from, including series favorites Lann and Fiona. Each character will have unique abilities and combos to stand against enemies drawn from Irish folklore as well as more formidable opponents.

Players will also enjoy a deep character customization tool, allowing personal touches to character appearance, weapons, and combat styles, which align with different playstyles and personalities. Outfits will serve as an additional element to express one's character's persona and specialty.

Nexon encourages interested players to add Vindictus: Defying Fate to their Steam wishlist to participate in the upcoming pre-alpha test. Detailed information about the test start date will be released soon. Players can download the game during the pre-alpha phase and provide feedback through the official Discord server. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam and consoles, with a specific release date yet to be announced.

When is the Vindictus: Defying Fate pre-alpha test starting, and how can I join?

The exact start date for the Vindictus: Defying Fate pre-alpha test has not been revealed yet. To join, players should add the game to their Steam wishlist, and they will receive updates regarding the test start date. Once the pre-alpha test begins, they can download the game and share their feedback on the Discord server.

Vindictus: Defying Fate is a sequel to the original Vindictus, which was known for its real-time combat system and impressive physics. The original game was particularly noted for its graphics and attention to detail, making it stand out among MMORPGs at the time of its release. With the announcement of Defying Fate, players can anticipate that Nexon will build upon the foundation laid by the first game, delivering enhanced gameplay mechanics, graphics, and a deeper exploration of its dark, mythologically inspired world.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-03-03 02:00:04
The Vindictus: Defying Fate pre-alpha test sounds exciting, offering a blend of Celtic mythology-inspired world and fast-paced combat that made the original game a hit. The deep character customization and the promise of expressing one's persona through outfits adds an intriguing layer to the experience, making it worth keeping an eye on for action RPG fans.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-03-03 01:54:02
The upcoming Vindictus: Defying Fate looks to be an enticing expansion, offering players a blend of rich environments, fast-paced combat, and diverse character choices. The deep customization options and the promise of a dark, mythologically inspired world have me intrigued to jump into the upcoming pre-alpha test and delve into the game's Celtic-inspired realm.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-03-03 01:42:03
Vindictus: Defying Fate looks like it's shaping up to be a promising expansion of the original game. The emphasis on rich environments, fast-paced combat, and deep character customization ticks all the right boxes for ARPG fans, and I'm definitely interested to see how it all comes together during the pre-alpha test. Can't wait to dive into this dark, mythologically-inspired world
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