Com2uS has announced that ahead of the official launch of the massive MMORPG "The Starlight," developed by Game Tales, it will introduce a new slogan, "4th Generation MMORPG," emphasizing an immersive gameplay experience.
Scheduled for release in the third quarter, "The Starlight" aims to move beyond traditional function-centric MMORPGs, offering an immersive structure centered around narrative, emotion, and world-building. The game intertwines all elements—such as storyline, characters, graphics, and music—into a cohesive narrative, providing players with an emotionally engaging experience.
Based on four novels penned by executive director Jeong Seong-hwan, "The Starlight" incorporates multiverse structures, blending different dimensions and factions into the game’s conflicts and narratives. Players can influence the story through their choices, leading to diverse outcomes beyond simply completing quests.
The main characters, Erisia and Deckard, belong to opposing factions, but their relationships can evolve from foes to allies or from comrades to adversaries based on player decisions. This dynamic interaction emphasizes character immersion by presenting them as living entities within the game world, rather than mere avatars.
Visually, the art team, led by art director Jeong Jun-ho, merges elements of Eastern architecture with modern motifs to naturally express the game’s multidimensional world. Streets featuring coffee trucks, motorcycles, horses, and various creatures create a fresh visual experience that seamlessly connects reality with fantasy.
Music plays a crucial role in enhancing immersion. Soundtracks produced by Nam Go-min (Nauts) and Conor's Groove are crafted to reflect the different vibes of each region. Themes like the string-instrument-heavy "Mana Village" and the traditional Korean, Chinese, and Japanese instrument-themed "Warrior Village" evoke the atmosphere of each area, deepening the story and emotional depth.
On the technical side, "The Starlight" uses Unreal Engine 5 to deliver graphics with near-photorealistic quality, maximizing immersion. It supports cross-platform and remote play, ensuring a consistent gaming experience across both mobile and PC platforms.
Combat content organically combines PvE and PvP elements, emphasizing strategic fun with field bosses, equipment dungeons, and mount exploration for growth-focused content. Large-scale battles utilize terrain and formation-based real-time competition structures, allowing for tactical combat experiences.
A representative from Com2uS stated, "'The Starlight' offers an experience beyond simple gameplay—it's designed to make players feel as if they are living within the game world. It will set a new standard for MMORPGs with its immersive narratives and top-tier technology."
"The Starlight" is currently available for pre-registration through its official brand site, the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Kakao Games. Additional content and story details will be revealed sequentially.
