The Sad Reality of Throne & Liberty

Force Gaming

29 Feb 202416:35

Summary

TLDRIn diesem Video wird der Start von 'Throne in Liberty' in Korea und dessen anschließende Leistung analysiert. Trotz anfänglich positiver Rückmeldungen wegen Verbesserungen gegenüber der Beta-Version, enthüllte ein Finanzbericht von NCSoft einen signifikanten Umsatzrückgang und eine überraschende Nichterwähnung des Spiels. Die Hoffnung ruht nun auf dem globalen Launch durch Amazon. Das Spiel leidet unter Pay-to-Win-Elementen und einem massiven Bot-Problem, was die Spielbalance stört. Trotzdem bleibt es in Korea beliebt. Die Zukunft des Spiels im globalen Markt bleibt abzuwarten, wobei Amazon eine Schlüsselrolle spielt.

Takeaways

😕 Throne and Liberty has underperformed since launching in Korea
💸 NCSoft is relying on the Amazon global launch to save the game and make money
📈 The game seems relatively popular in Korea based on PC bang rankings
😠 The pay-to-win elements have negatively impacted the gameplay
🤖 The game is overrun by bots which gives an unfair advantage
👍 The core gameplay and content seem quite good based on reviews
🏆 The endgame focuses on guild vs guild competitions and activities
⏳ Paying players can reach endgame power faster but not higher than free players
❓ Very little recent news on the Amazon Western launch plans or timeline
😕 The game may follow a similar post-launch trajectory to New World and Lost Ark

Q & A

What was the initial reception of Throne and Liberty in Korea?
-The initial reception in Korea after its launch was quite positive, with good reviews praising the improvements made from the beta, the more fluid combat, massive open world, and the amount of content available.
Why did NCsoft not mention Throne and Liberty during their recent earnings call?
-Throne and Liberty had underperformed since its launch in Korea, so NCsoft basically wrote it off and is hoping that the global launch handled by Amazon will help the game earn money.
Is Throne and Liberty popular in Korea based on PC Bang rankings?
-Yes, it ranks among the top 20 played games in Korean PC Bangs, above games like Black Desert Online, CS:GO, GTA 5, and Dota 2. So it still has a decent player base there.
What can players buy with real money in Throne and Liberty?
-Players can buy the premium currency called Lucent to purchase base gear, upgrade materials including the Solent currency, and enhance their gear to max level by spending money.
Can free players reach the same power level as paying players?
-Yes, free players can reach the same maximum gear score as paying players, but paying players can attain that power much faster without as much play time.
What is the biggest issue players have with Throne and Liberty?
-The game is overrun by bots and botting which gives significant advantages to guilds who use them, in competing for top ranks and rewards.
Has Amazon provided any updates on the Western release of Throne and Liberty?
-No, there have been no updates from Amazon about the Western version since October 2023, so it's not clear when it will release.
What does the author predict will happen when Throne and Liberty launches globally?
-It may have a successful launch, but unless changes are made around pay-to-win and bots, it will likely see complaints and a decline in players 1-2 months afterwards.
What would need to change for Throne and Liberty to succeed long-term?
-It would need to reduce pay-to-win elements so they don't bother players as much, and effectively deal with the botting issues which give unfair advantages.
Who helped provide detailed coverage of Throne and Liberty's Korean launch?
-The YouTuber Canon has posted several videos analyzing the Korean launch and updates since then.