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Is Vindictus: Defying Fate the Next Big Thing in Role-Playing Games?

The South Korean video game developer, NEXON may not be among the most renowned names in the industry, but they have started bringing in games every now and then which is great. While they made a name for themselves with the iOS title Blue Archive, even though free-to-play, THE FINALS did a fairly good job for them on Steam after the 2023 release, and DAVE THE DIVER in 2022. But they are mostly known for their yet another free-to-play MMORPG title, Vindictus, developed by devCAT, one of their internal studios. And after long thirteen years, NEXON has finally decided to bring out its highly anticipated sequel.

Vindictus: Defying Fate is the upcoming action RPG game by NEXON, and it has the potential to have a significant impact on the action role-playing genre. Expanding upon the immense universe of its 2010 predecessor Vindictus, this installment is being developed using state-of-the-art Unreal Engine 5, ensuring an immersive and graphically stunning experience.

Considering that the game is still in the process of being developed, there is a great deal of expectation among fans of both the original and newcomers to this genre. During the first pre-alpha test, which took place from the 13th to the 18th of March, NEXON provided us with a sneak peek. During this test, I tested various early game aspects such as combat styles, character apparel, and roaming the new environment of the game.

Obviously, in contrast to the original game, this sequel is developed with the intention of providing something fresh and unique. According to the developers' statements, players can anticipate discovering newly discovered parts of the game's universe, interacting with fresh characters, and going through an entirely new plot. We participated in the first pre-alpha and it turns out to be an action RPG that deftly incorporates hack-and-slash elements into its battles, which is part of the game's primary attraction.

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CGM checked out the action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate:

Vindictus: Defying Fate Preview: Visually Stunning Pre-Alpha Playtest

A Lot Left To Look Forward To

As a gamer who typically gravitates towards either action or RPG genres, the world of action RPGs has been a bit of a blind spot for me. However, my curiosity was instantly ignited when I got the chance to delve into Vindictus: Defying Fate, a game that has been making waves in this genre. This was a thrilling new experience for me, and I was eager to see what all the excitement was about.

Derived from the Vindictus free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Vindictus: Defying Fate stands out as a single-player action RPG, offering a unique and thrilling experience within the same universe. While some features were yet to be unveiled in this pre-alpha playtest, like the story and gameplay loop, it provided a tantalizing glimpse into the game’s combat system and a promising preview of what’s to come.

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The action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate is getting a pre-alpha Test on March 13:

Vindictus: Defying Fate - Pre-Alpha Official Trailer #2

Armor up for an action-packed journey in Vindictus: Defying Fate where every choice is a step towards glory or doom.

Pre-Alpha Test: Mar 13th 6PM ~ Mar 18th 1AM (PDT)

The action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate has been announced:

Vindictus: Defying Fate - Official Reveal Trailer