The New MMORPG Lineage2M
If you’re a fan of MMORPGs, the name Lineage is likely not unfamiliar to you. Since its debut in 1998, this franchise has remained immensely popular, evolving into a powerful brand in the gaming industry and gaining a dedicated following worldwide.
Currently, a new version of Lineage, known as Lineage2M, has been launched this summer. This product is a collaboration between VNG Games and NCSOFT (NCV Games), and is available across the Southeast Asia region, including Vietnam.
At the launch event, Mr. Bae Jungyong – CEO of NCV Games and concurrently the Vice President of NCSOFT – presented the operational strategy for the product in the Southeast Asian market. He shared: “The development team is committed to introducing the latest innovations to enhance the gaming experience tailored to the unique economic and cultural characteristics of each country.”
Notably, NCV Games will manage all in-game item transactions, while also enhancing the ability to gather resources through gameplay, allowing players to experience a more natural and fair environment.
Representing VNG Games, Mr. Kelly Wong – Deputy General Director of VNG and also the CEO of VNGGames – shared: “VNGGames has invested significant time and effort to deliver premium gaming experiences to players. With a global vision, VNGGames aims to release high-quality titles in international markets. Therefore, we are very proud to collaborate with NCSOFT in launching Lineage2M across six Southeast Asian markets, marking an important step in enhancing gaming experiences and connecting gaming communities globally.”
Exciting Features of Lineage2M Revealed at Grand Showcase
The event also featured participation from various media agencies from the region, along with popular KOLs in Thailand such as singer CUTTO, streamer Sukarnda Krongyuth, streamer Cris Phan (Cris Devil Gamer), and KOLs from Schannel Duy Thám and Hải Triều. These KOLs are known as “super fans” of the Lineage IP over the past decade.
From the check-in stage, attendees of the Lineage2M event were already feeling a sense of awe. The backdrop was stunningly designed, featuring a scenic view that encouraged guests to capture memorable photos. The Lineage2M character models were impressively detailed, and attendees received “super large” souvenirs, which were signed to recognize their participation in this unique experience.
It is noteworthy that the game is set to officially launch on May 20, in a cross-platform format for iOS, Android, and PC via the Purple Launcher. Lineage2M will be widely released across six Southeast Asian markets (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam) and will utilize a unified international server group, enabling players from different countries in the region to interact seamlessly within the game environment.
Overall, in the year 2025, the emergence of a groundbreaking MMORPG that breaks away from the traditional Pay-to-win model is a rare sight. However, with the operational experience accumulated over many years by NCSOFT on the Lineage IP and the strong potential of VNG, it is certain that Lineage2M will impress players from the moment it launches.
