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NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test Start Notice

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Greetings, Survivors.[/p][p][/p][p]The NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test has begun.[/p][p][/p][p]We've included important channels and a summary of major content for your reference during gameplay, so please check the announcement details.[/p][p]We hope you enjoy the game during the test period and look forward to your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌Important Channels/Notices[/h3]
  • [p]If you encounter game installation or launch errors, please check the FAQ. \[Go to FAQ][/p]
  • [p]For currently occurring in-game issues, please check the Known Issues. \[Go to Known Issues][/p]
  • [p]We have channels where Survivors can ask and answer questions and share tips together. Feel free to exchange opinions on Discord. \[Go to Q&A] \[Go to Guides][/p]
  • [p]If you need to submit questions/suggestions/bugs/reports of problematic users to the development team, please submit your feedback. \[Go Here] [/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Major Content Summary [/h3]
[p]Gameplay Mechanics[/p]
[p]Character[/p]
  • [p]Added "Last Stand" mechanic when HP reaches 0[/p]
  • [p]Added Morale/Hunger/Bleeding/Stun/Stagger/Infection mechanics[/p]
  • [p]Unified Combat/Movement Stamina into a single Stamina gauge[/p]
  • [p]Changed Injury Severity mechanic upon taking damage[/p]
    • [p]Max HP gradually decreases depending on Injury Severity[/p]
  • [p]Added Inventory weight mechanic[/p]
[p]Character Actions[/p]
  • [p]Basic Attack mechanics[/p]
    • [p]Changed from a unified animation to an aim offset system with separate upper and lower body movement[/p]
  • [p]Charging Attack[/p]
  • [p]Rolling[/p]
  • [p]Guard[/p]
    • [p]Changed from frontal angle detection to weapon and shield area collision detection[/p]
  • [p]Drop Down[/p]
    • [p]Added a mechanic where you lose balance or fall and stumble when taking damage mid-air[/p]
[p]Events[/p]
  • [p]In-Game Key Resource Intel[/p]
  • [p]Added Morning/Afternoon Activities mechanic in the Lobby menu[/p]
  • [p]Added Journal Events in the Lobby menu (350 types)[/p]
[p]Tablet Mechanic[/p]
  • [p]Added Quests, NAKWON Chat, Map, Friends, and Notifications[/p]
[p]Weapons and Gear[/p]
[p]Melee Weapons[/p]
  • [p]Added 60 melee weapons / Dual Wield mechanic[/p]
  • [p]Added characteristics per weapon type[/p]
    • [p]Stick - Easy to use and can attack continuously upon successful strikes[/p]
    • [p]Dagger - High Bleeding Chance[/p]
    • [p]Hammer - Stun and Stagger[/p]
    • [p]Axe - Penetration power capable of striking multiple targets with a single swing[/p]
[p]Armor[/p]
  • [p]30 types added[/p]
  • [p]Armor type classification[/p]
    • [p]Lightweight: Specialized for movement[/p]
    • [p]Heavyweight: Specialized for defense[/p]
[p]Firearms[/p]
  • [p]3 types added[/p]
    • [p]Pistol / Revolver / Shotgun[/p]
  • [p]7 firearm items added[/p]
    • [p]Improvised firearms (available for purchase at the store)[/p]
      • [p]Improvised Pistol[/p]
        • [p]2 types: 3-round/10-round[/p]
    • [p]Homemade firearms (can be loot and kept via Key Intel)[/p]
      • [p]Homemade Pistol[/p]
      • [p]Homemade Revolver[/p]
      • [p]Homemade Shotgun[/p]
    • [p]Factory-made firearms (can be loot via Key Intel but will be seized upon extraction)[/p]
      • [p]Old Pistol[/p]
      • [p]Old Revolver[/p]
      • [p]Old Shotgun[/p]
[p]Map Environment[/p]
[p]2 maps (South/North Jongno)[/p][p]Expanded map interactions[/p]
  • [p]Added Public Exits[/p]
  • [p]Added car alarms / hiding in cabinets / vending machines / parkour routes[/p]
  • [p]Added facility structures / keys and boxes / puzzle elements[/p]
[p]4 weather types (Night / Rain / Dawn / Early Evening)[/p][p]14 landmarks in total[/p]
  • [p]South Jongno: NAKWON Arcade, Tapgol Park, Police Station, Incinerator[/p]
  • [p]Jongno Building, MR Building, Seongdo Building, Hotel Momo[/p]
  • [p]Gallery (South & North), Construction Site (South & North), Parking Lot (South & North)[/p]
[p]Regular commercial stores[/p]
  • [p]Hospital, Jewelry Store, Supermarket, Internet Cafe, Arcade Building, Gas Station, Mobile Phone Store, etc.[/p]
[p]Character Growth Content[/p]
[p]Level expanded to 50[/p][p]Added Skill Tree / Skill Point mechanics (110 Traits)[/p][p]35 Active & Passive Skills[/p]
[p]Infected Mechanics[/p]
[p]Player detection mechanic[/p][p]Infected bite animation[/p][p]Infected special actions[/p][p]Hive mechanic and Infected placement overhaul[/p]
[p]Quest Content[/p]
[p]10 Story Missions[/p][p]24 NAKWON Chat Quests[/p][p]97 Citizen Quests[/p][p]37 Optional Mission[/p]
[p]Infected Types[/p]
[p]3 Common Infected types added[/p]
  • [p]Walker, Ordinary, Ordinary (wearing chest armor)[/p]
[p]6 Aberrant Infected types added[/p]
  • [p]Runner / Screamer / Gatherer / Armored / Butcher / Policeman[/p]
[p]Housing Content[/p]
[p]9 Shelters added[/p][p]34 functional furniture types added[/p]
  • [p]Crafting Bench mechanic and utility furniture added[/p]
  • [p]Food Countertop and Refrigerator, etc.[/p]
[p]40 decorative furniture types added[/p]
[p]Customization[/p]
[p]Character appearance customization[/p][p]Over 70 character outfits added[/p]
[p]City Content Added[/p]
[p]9 ranks of Citizen Status added[/p][p]11 building types including stores added[/p][p]Added vendors specialized in repair and each item type[/p][p]Shooting Range added[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 How to Invite Friends to Play Together Without Separate Applications[/h3]
  • [p]Here's how Survivors with access to NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest can invite friends to enjoy the game together without waiting for their application to be approved.[/p]
[p][/p][p]■ Number of Invites Available per Account[/p]
  • [p]Each tester can invite up to 3 friends.[/p]
  • [p]Only those who've been friends for at least 30 days can be invited.[/p]
  • [p]To ensure a stable play environment, matchmaking may be delayed or unavailable depending on network conditions.[/p]
[p][/p][p]■ How to Invite[/p]
  • [p]When a Survivor with access to NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest invites a friend, they can enjoy NAKWON together without waiting for their application to be approved.[/p]
[p][/p][p]※ The following method does not work on the Steam web page.[/p][p]1. Launch the Steam app and click "Library" at the top left[/p][p]2. Click NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Playtest from the library list, then click "~ invites remaining" on the store page on the right[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]3. Or, click the "Account details" button[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]4. On the Account page, expand the Gated Access Participation section and click "Invite Friends"[/p][p]5. When the friend search pop-up appears, search for the friend you want to invite and send the invitation (the friend can access the game once they accept the invitation)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]■ How to Accept an Invitation[/p]
  • [p]When you receive an invitation from your friend, a notification will be sent and you can access the game by clicking the "Accept Invite" button.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌How to Apply for NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test[/h3]
  • [p]Only participants aged 18 and older are eligible.[/p]
  • [p]Access will be granted to selected testers sequentially. You will receive a Steam notification when you have been granted access.[/p]
  • [p]Accounts that participated in the Pre-Alpha Test can access the game during the test period without a separate application.[/p]
  • [p]The game is currently in alpha version, and technical issues may occur during gameplay.[/p]
  1. [p]Log in to Steam account > Access NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Store Page[/p]
  2. [p]Click the \[Request Access] button on the store page to apply as a tester[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Test Schedule[/h3]
  • [p]March 11th, 2026 (Wed) 17:00 PT/20:00 ET - March 16th, 2026 (Mon) 01:00 PT/04:00 ET[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Test Registration Schedule[/h3]
  • [p]February 11th, 2026 (Wed) 18:00 PT/21:00 ET - March 15th, 2026 (Sun) 23:00 PT/March 16th, 2026 (Mon) 02:00 ET[/p]
  • [p]Registration is possible until the test end date, and testers will continue to be selected throughout the test period.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 How to Create a Duo Team in Advance[/h3]
  • [p]Before going on an Expedition, press \[P] or \[ESC] and select "Friend / Team" to create a team in advance.[/p]
  • [p]Notes on Team Creation:[/p]
    • [p]You can search for and invite teammates from the search bar even if they are not friends.[/p]
    • [p]Enter an account name in the search bar and either press \[Enter] or click the magnifying glass (search icon) to search.[/p]
    • [p]The "Invite to Team" button will appear when you search for an account name or click on a friend's profile.[/p]
    • [p]However, if "Allow Unknown Team Invitation" is disabled in the Friend / Team settings, you will be unable to invite them to your team.[/p]
  • [p]How to Start a Duo Expedition:[/p]
    • [p]After creating the team in the "Friend / Team" window, click Expedition > Choose Expedition Area > Begin Expedition.[/p]
    • [p]If a team is already created, you will automatically enter the Expedition as a duo.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 PC Requirements[/h3]
  • [p]The PC requirements are the same as the previous announcement.[/p]
  • [p]For optimal gameplay, please update Windows and your graphics driver to the latest versions.[/p]
[p]Minimum Requirements[/p]
[p]Recommended Requirements[/p]
[p]Operating System[/p]
[p]Windows 10 x64 20H2 / 11[/p]
[p]Operating System[/p]
[p]Windows 10 x64 20H2 / 11[/p]
[p]Processor[/p]
[p]Intel Core i5-10400F / Ryzen 5 3600[/p]
[p]Processor[/p]
[p]Intel Core i5-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X[/p]
[p]Memory[/p]
[p]16 GB RAM[/p]
[p]Memory[/p]
[p]32 GB RAM[/p]
[p]Graphics Card[/p]
[p]NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB VRAM) / Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM)[/p]
[p]Graphics Card[/p]
[p]NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT[/p]
[p]Others[/p]
[p]DirectX 12 or higher required[/p][p]NVIDIA DLSS Set to Balanced[/p][p]Radeon FSR Set to Balanced[/p]
[p]Others[/p]
[p]DirectX 12 or higher required[/p][p]NVIDIA DLSS Set to Balanced[/p][p]Radeon FSR Set to Balanced[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Unusual Gameplay Policy[/h3]
  • [p]If the use of an unauthorized program or unusual gameplay is detected, your test access may be restricted.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Test-Eligible Regions[/h3]
  • [p]North America, parts of East Asia, parts of South America[/p]
  • [p]Players who participated in the Pre-Alpha Test can access the game regardless of their region.[/p]
  • [p]However, to ensure a stable play environment, matchmaking may be delayed or unavailable depending on network conditions.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Supported Languages for the Test[/h3]
  • [p]English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil)[/p]
  • [p]Due to the large number of applicants who speak Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil), two additional languages have been added to improve their gameplay experience.[/p]
  • [p]However, please understand that some text may sound awkward or unnatural because the translations were completed within a short timeframe.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌Account Name (Nickname) Creation Rules[/h3]
  • [p]Nicknames can be duplicated, and a random number in the format #NNNN will be automatically added after the nickname.[/p]
  • [p]Nicknames must start with a letter and be 4-16 characters long. Only English letters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9) are allowed.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Regarding NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement[/h3]
  • [p]The NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test is conducted without an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). You can stream, record, or share the content of the game.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Post-Test Game Data Reset Notice[/h3]
  • [p]When the test ends, all game data including nicknames will be reset.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p][/p]