NC America is bringing high-flying martial arts action to a global stage with the upcoming launch of Blade & Soul Heroes, the latest collectible action MMORPG in the long-running franchise. The game is officially set to launch worldwide on September 2, 2025, across PC (Steam, PURPLE, Steam Deck) and mobile (iOS and Android).
Ahead of its release, Blade & Soul Heroes will be playable at two major events in August: KCON LA for fans and Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, for press. Both will feature hands-on demos of the latest build.
Where to Play Blade & Soul Heroes Early
KCON LA 2025
Los Angeles Convention Center
August 1–3
Visit NC’s booth (#S-03) for a playable demo
As the world’s largest fan celebration of Korean music and culture, KCON is the perfect place to debut the latest from NC’s Blade & Soul franchise, which carries heavy stylistic and cultural influences from Korean fantasy and martial arts.
Gamescom 2025
Cologne, Germany – Koelnmesse, Hall 4.2, Booth D011
August 20–23 (B2B area)
Media can go hands-on with Blade & Soul Heroes and preview the rest of NCSOFT’s 2025–2026 lineup at the B2B booth.
What is Blade & Soul Heroes?
Blade & Soul Heroes is a collectible MMORPG that combines fast-paced action combat with a hero-based system. Drawing from the Blade & Soul universe, players can recruit iconic characters, each with unique skills and martial styles, and send them into real-time, tag-team battles.
Whether you’re unleashing devastating chain combos or traversing gorgeous fantasy zones inspired by Korean folklore, the game promises a mix of deep combat mechanics, collection-driven progression, and slick stylized visuals.
Launching across Steam, Steam Deck, NC’s PURPLE platform, and mobile, Blade & Soul Heroes will support full cross-progression and a global community of martial arts warriors
