Com2uS Holdings announced on September 15 that it has officially launched the action role-playing game (RPG) 'Ares: The Iron Vanguard' globally, developed by Second Dive.
The company aims to penetrate major global markets, including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, with Ares. To enhance user accessibility, the game supports mobile platforms through the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as cross-play on PC.
Departing from the traditional structure of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), the game has been redesigned as a 'single-player-focused action RPG' tailored to global user preferences. In the early stages, players will primarily engage with single-player content that emphasizes story and combat. As players progress, the game will gradually expand to include cooperative PvE (player versus environment) raids and seasonal endgame content. PvP (player versus player) elements are offered as optional content based on user preferences.
The game highlights its strengths in science fiction settings and action-oriented gameplay. Features include a 'suit change' system that allows players to switch between two suits in real-time, combo attacks linked to dodging, battles involving the massive mech 'Goliath,' and aerial combat with the 'Valkyrie.'
Before the global launch, Com2uS Holdings conducted early launches in six countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, starting in August.
Ares, developed by Second Dive, was initially released in South Korea in July 2023 through Kakao Games. Com2uS Holdings signed a global publishing agreement with Second Dive in May of last year and has since revamped the game to align with the preferences of international users, adjusting difficulty, entry barriers, and PvE content.
Com2uS Holdings stated, 'The feedback collected from global users during the early launch period has been actively incorporated into the content quality and operational optimization of the official service.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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