LINE GAMES' Multiplatform (Mobile and PC) Action RPG UNDECEMBER Begins Pre-Registrations, Launching Early 2022

LINE Games' multiplatform (Mobile and PC) action RPG UNDECEMBER began its pre-registrations today and launched its Steam page. The game itself is launching in South Korea on January 13 and "overseas markets in early 2022". Overseas markets here refers to a global English launch.

UNDECEMBER Online or just UNDECEMBER, odd name I know, is an action RPG that looks a bit like Path of Exile. While the game is available for both PC and Mobile, LINE says they will optimize the game for each platform, so the Steam version should play a bit more like a traditional PC game. It's also worth mentioning that UNDECEMBER will NOT have auto-play mechanics.

UNDECEMBER Gameplay Trailer:

Set in a dark fantasy world of Traum, players will embark on a journey to stop the Evil God Serpens from resurrecting and slash their ways through fearsome enemy hordes. UNDECEMBER allows players to break free from the traditional RPG class system: players will build and customize their characters in their own playstyles, as they farm and craft wide variety of gears and thousands of Rune skill combinations.

Alongside its campaign mode (Acts), UNDECEMBER will also offer rich multiplayer contents to dive in, including co-op ‘Chaos Dungeon’, ‘Raid’, ‘Spire of Barrier’ (defense mode), ‘Crusade of Glory’ (PvP), and ‘Guild War’ through continuous update.

A free-to-play game, UNDECEMBER will launch with a battle offering valuable in-game items, and will present cosmetic items and convenience features that players can choose to purchase. The game will be available for mobile (iOS, AOS) and PC (Steam), with cross-play and controller , plus optimized interface for each platform.

Given Path of Exile's dominance in this space, I'm not super optimistic about UNDECEMBER. The multiplatform play is a differentiator though, at least if the PC version doesn't feel like a mobile game. I love the fact that the game goes out of its way to say that it will NOT have auto-play elements, so it should feel like a more traditional ARPG, rather than countless re-skinned auto-play mobile MMORPGs we've seen over the years.

UNDECEMBER will launch with 10 acts (campaigns), co-op modes, PvP, and a level cap of 100. The game also says it won't be pay-to-win, but then again which game would come out and actually say that they are.

Check out UNDECEMBER's Unveiling Video Below:

Further Reading: Official Steam Page, Official Website