IRVINE, CA – August 12, 2026 – NC (formerly NCSOFT) announced today it will transition the global publishing service of Throne and Liberty from Amazon Game Studios to its own online publishing services this year.
Under NC’s expert pedigree of publishing first-rate MMOs and in conjunction with developer FirstSpark Games (also an NC studio), both teams are at work on technical and operational preparations to unify the entire global audience under a single online service.
Existing Throne and Liberty players using Steam, XBOX and PlayStation platforms will experience no changes to their current gameplay environment or assets and now will be able to play together in a single, unified environment alongside PURPLE (NC’s proprietary platform players.
KEY TRANSITION FEATURES
- Game Data & Asset Preservation: All assets -- including character information, gameplay progress, inventory items, and held Lucent -- will be safely maintained.
- Continuation of Access Environment (For Steam, Xbox and PlayStation Users): Players can continue using their existing account seamlessly by simply accepting the new Terms of Service. Nothing else is needed.
- Website Post: For more technical and detailed player information, please check our portal website.
"Amazon Game Studios has been an excellent partner, and we're grateful to have launched and maintained our MMO thus far with their team," said FirstSpark Games CEO Moonyoung Choi. "Taking a more direct role in global publishing makes so much sense for us, and so we're thrilled to lead the next chapter of Throne and Liberty directly as NC."
WHAT IS THRONE AND LIBERTY?
Launched on October 1, 2024, Throne and Liberty was considered one of Amazon Game Studio’s early successes, hitting record DAUs (see SteamDB), and giving MMO players a modern take on the classic genre.
Players can join massive battles, transform into their favorite creatures, and wield powerful weapon combinations in an unforgettable free-to-play adventure with endless activities for both PvE and PvP players. PvE players can experience Challenge Raids, dungeons, Dimensional Trials, and more, while PvP players form alliances to rule together or betray their way to the top. Gather your guild, prepare for battle, and set forth for throne... and liberty!
For further details regarding the service integration, please visit this link.
ABOUT FIRSTSPARK GAMES
FirstSpark Games is a premier MMORPG development studio under NC committed to delivering top-tier quality and best-in-class service. We proudly serve players in 175 countries worldwide with Throne and Liberty.
Throne and Liberty is a PC and console-based MMORPG that has captured the hearts of players around the globe with its seamless open world, creative combat through dual weapon combinations, rich guild communities, and massive siege warfare. Driven by fresh ideas and passionate innovation, we strive to blend cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling to deliver thrilling and unforgettable experiences to players worldwide.
ABOUT NC AMERICA
NC America is the western publishing division and strategic global base for NC, the leading global publisher and developer of the acclaimed original IPs Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, AION®, and Guild Wars®. With an office in Irvine, CA, NC America oversees the live-production and publishing responsibilities for select NC titles in North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania. In the future, NC America will expand its NC-developed portfolio and launch original third-party titles to the global market.
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