Bless Unleashed News

It's finally here! Bless Unleashed's very first Stress Test (CBT Preview) has been announced!

Before our official Closed Beta testing on Steam, a short Stress Test will be conducted to verify server stability and some technical points.

Our PC community will now have the opportunity to experience Bless Unleashed's PC version first hand by participating in the Stress Test event!


■ Test Dates - Schedule: September 26th, 2020 (12 Hour Testing period)
The exact start/end time will be announced on September 21st along with the qualified participants.

■ How to Apply - Registration period: August 26th to September 15th, 2020
- Qualified Participants: A Steam Beta Key will be distributed through email to qualified participants on September 21st
- How to apply: You can apply by clicking the link provided below.
https://forms.gle/zS2i76WfnZQESgUy6

■ Stress Test (CBT Preview) Participant Rewards
- In-game title "Breaker of Games" (Will be given during the official live launch)
- Guaranteed future Closed Beta testing participation slot
- Receive "7 Day Valor Perks" (Will be given during Official Launch) by linking your Steam account to our blessunleashedpc.com homepage during the testing period.


■ Event for Stress Test Participants
- Contest: Sign up and participate in the Stress Test and post your in-game screenshot in our Steam Community Hub!
- Reward: $10 gift certificate added to the Steam Wallet of selected winners (Total of 100 winners will be selected)

Sign up, qualify, and above all, make them pray.

1. Will there be subclasses for each class?
   No. However, the studio is working on creating class levels and the ability to switch classes in our future plans to enhance character class.
   
   
2. Please increase the PVP core time rewards.
   The studio is actively working on bringing more appealing rewards for the core time hours in each season, and this will be introduced in the near future so please stay tuned!
   
   
3. If the game is available on PC, would it be available through Xbox's "Play Anywhere" system where you could play on PC through Xbox's platform?
   Unfortunately, the game will not be available through Xbox's "Play Anywhere" system. Bless Unleashed PC will only be available for play through Steam and Blessunleashedpc.com.
   
   
4. If this game is coming to PS4 and PC, is it still going to be updated regularly on XB1 for fixes and content updates?
   Definitely. PS4, PC, and XBOX will all have regular updates.
   

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1. Can we get a camera mode to promote the game online?
   FOV will be added in the near future and we are still actively looking into the Hide UI option in our development planning.
   
   
2. Is there any new class being added?
   The development team is constantly preparing a variety of content updates regarding combat and combat progression. We believe that adding new classes is an important extension and are preparing step by step. We are unable to disclose any detailed information at this time but hope that our community can wait to see what we have in store for them in the future.
   
   
3. How is COVID 19 affecting the team for content?
   Although we would like to say that there is no effect on the studio, we are all getting through it well as the rest of the world... The development team has incorporated a work from home system, isolating those who are experiencing symptoms and exhausting every effort to ensure the health and safety of all members of the studio. Regardless, every member in the studio is working hard in spite of these difficult conditions to bring a high-quality experience to our players. We hope the same for all of our players and families.
   
   
4. Can we let outlaws join parties?
   The penalty of outlaw status is a very sensitive topic, and with that, the development team is very cautious about making any adjustments to the system. The opinions of both PvP users and non-PvP users must be respected and balanced. But we are constantly reviewing the feedback in accordance to the gameplay trends.
   
   
5. Why hasn’t the Xbox One X - Marketplace/vendor issue been addressed?
   In order to address the delay phenomenon, significant fixes will be needed in the marketplace. And due to the long development duration, we are currently looking into ways to simplify and or asynchronous loading of UI widgets to accelerate the loading speed. We are working to address the issue as soon as possible.
   
   
6. What are the plans for Bless Unleashed on other consoles (PS, Switch, Stadia, etc.)?
   The studio is constantly looking into ways to expand our platform services, but it's our highest priority to address issues or improvements needed in our console platform before expanding to other platforms. And as mentioned, we are also readying for our PC platform services thus expanding to other platforms will be looked into at a later time.
   
   
7. Because it is free to play, will it be pay to win?
   No. Because the game is Free to Play does not automatically qualify as a Pay to Win game. The business model and monetizations are constantly being reviewed and adjusted to avoid such issues all the while providing items that can be purchased or be obtained within the game based on adequate playtime to balance the economy between paying and non-paying users. Our game is meant to be enjoyed by players of all backgrounds and we strive to push for a fair and balanced gameplay and content to our community.
   
   
8. Do we know if Bless Unleashed release on PC will fall under the same sub header on Twitch (Bless Unleashed)?
   We do not plan to separate the PC and console platforms into a separate category on Twitch. This is to allow viewers easier accessibility and flexibility in viewing console and PC gameplay streams while maintaining balance viewership between the two platforms.
   
   
9. Will Bless Unleashed PC have a partner/content creator program like Bless Online had or Bless Unleashed on Xbox have?
   Yes, the PC platform will also have its own partner program. While the program's guidelines and benefits may differ, the core ethics remains the same. Provide a high-level of gameplay and content to viewers to promote the partner themselves and Bless Unleashed as a whole.
   
   
10. If the PC version of the game is released to the same patch that the Xbox version is, what happens to the two possibly three battle passes that Xbox has already had? Will PC get the option to catch up and collect mounts/seeds etc?
    The Bless Pass seasons are very much connected to the game contents and updates. The PC version will have the same or similar Bless Pass season as the console version, but we will look into ways to provide the opportunity to our PC users to obtain cosmetics and items offered in the previous Bless Passes. Please look forward to the PC version of Bless Pass.
    

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*UPDATE ON ISSUES*

- Issue related to Berserker/character invisibility
We were able to confirm the bug that affected the action system not being displayed due to certain motions of the Berserker class. This turned out to be a problem with a social motion and weapon motion error. This issue has already been fixed, and the development team is hoping that this modification will soon be applied after being delivered to BNEA. Unfortunately, we haven't yet clearly identified the issue in regards to the Mage and Priest class being invisible but we are thoroughly investing the matter as we speak. We are actively seeking and collecting information and videos that could assist in the investigation and if our players could provide more information, it would be greatly helpful.

- Dungeon Boss Issue
The phenomenon in which a certain dungeon boss (Savantis Mausoleum - Altar of Blood third Boss Vasilios) being frozen has been identified and fixed in the upcoming update. The fix was delayed due to the development team being unable to reproduce the issue internally. But with the reports and assistance from our community, we were able to fix the issue and are working with our friends in BNEA to have the fix applied as soon as possible.

1. Is there any Guild vs Guild content planned for Bless Unleashed?
   Yes! Guild content will continue to expand with new updates as we aim to revitalize the community. As part of the efforts, we are also preparing to develop GvG cont and this is currently undergoing discussion. Prior, we first plan to provide competitive content related to Unions. And in the near future, we hope to finalize and share the best competitive content to our community as fast as we can.
   
   
2. Can we have "Livestock" as a tradable commodity?
   We do not have plans to have "Livestocks" as a tradeable commodity. The creatures that are tamed currently do not have a set market value. This makes trading such livestocks compared to other items very risky and complex.
   
   
3. Request for content Leaderboards for end players?
   We are currently preparing a ranking board so players can check the ranking of various contents. The initial version will expose the ranks of PvP, gear score, and we are also reviewing rankings for future productions, guilds, etc.
   
   
4. Plans for balancing the PvP system and new content updates.
   PvP balance is always under watch by the development team who are working hard to respond as quickly as possible. In addition, we plan to add new battlefields, GvG, and a system to induce competition between unions with additional contents related to PvP, so please look forward to what's to come!
   
   
5. Adding Altars(Bless Skill change) in Dungeons?
   We will be adding a feature that allows players to switch Bless skills from the Soul Pyre, to quickly improve the inconvenience.
   
   
6. Are there any plans on raising guild max levels?
   We plan to release new guild content on every update, and will raise guild levels accordingly. Guild levels are currently under discussion to have the max level be raised to 10.
   
   
7. Plans for more content for endgame users.
   We are preparing various end contents for both PvE and PvP. In the case of PvE, contents such as a 10-man Dungeon, Dimensional Drift, King Field Boss, are being prepared in addition to a system that can raise difficulty through dungeon stones while receiving higher rewards. For PvP, players will be able to receive regular rewards through the opening of a battlefield system, and we are also preparing for union competition contents as well as GvG. Please look forward to the upcoming content!
   
   
8. Any additional use for the Warrior's Talent except for The Blind Executioner's Memory Fragments?
   Players can purchase various items from the Warrior's Talent Shop from Memory Fragments to Rare repair tools. We will be adding other various items in the merchant to diversify the use of Warrior's Talents.
   
   
9. Will players be able to make MODs to benefit their game?
   Due to the being that many players are interacting and playing in one shared space, unfortunately, Modding will not be available in the game.
   
   
10. What changes are the devs implementing to fix the broken honor/notoriety system?
    We apologize for not having seen this problem early on in the game. Adjustments to the PK system which includes the Honor/Notoriety features are constantly being monitored closely by the development team. We are always looking into ways to make appropriate adjustments that are suitable for the majority of the users to maintain fair-gameplay experience. We are continuing to check for issues in the balance section and immediately respond through updates.
    
    
    
11. Offer stricter punishments and even bans for cheaters and abusers.
    There will be policies and regulations that strictly deal with abusers and hackers. Any punishments or restrictions will be based on the policies that are in place to make quick and appropriate decisions to deal with various scenarios.
    
    
12. Will the PC version be up to date with the console version right away?
    The PC version will be up to date with the console version, and users won't experience a difference in the game. However, we are preparing for a global service which will be accessible through Steam and Neowiz's own platform. Both the PC and console version of Bless Unleashed are the same. Thus players can play the game on whatever platform they prefer.
    
    
13. Will the classes be tied to races in the PC version?
    Yes, classes will be tied to races in the PC version as well.
    

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