Lineage II. The legend that started it all. MMORPG with a huge open world and a variety of social features. Become a powerful warrior, pl...
Lineage II is a fantasy MMORPG developed by NCSOFT, originally released in 2003. It was one of the defining MMOs of the early 2000s, known for its large-scale PvP sieges, open-world grinding, and competitive clan warfare. At its peak, Lineage II had over 14 million subscribers, primarily in Asia but with a strong global following.
The game operates on a free-to-play model and continues to receive regular updates more than 20 years after launch. Its legacy as a hardcore PvP-focused MMO has influenced countless games in the genre.
Lineage II is built around open-world PvP and clan competition. Castle sieges are the flagship feature, where clans battle for control of castles that grant economic benefits and political power. The karma system governs PvP behaviour, with players earning negative karma for killing non-flagged characters. Clan halls, clan reputation, and alliance systems add layers of political intrigue.
The Spring 2026 update introduced the Black Coupon event for recovering items broken during enhancement, the Red Libra class-change event, new Orc Tribe Legend Rune items, and Season 7 of virtual equipment. The game's 22nd anniversary celebration is running alongside these events.
The class system features human, elf, dark elf, orc, dwarf, and kamael races, each with unique class paths. Characters undergo multiple class transfers that define their specialisation, from Dark Avenger tanks to Spellhowler nukers to Shillien Elder support. The awakening system at level 85 consolidates classes into broader archetypes with powerful new abilities.
NCSOFT also launched Lineage Classic in February 2026 as a separate product, recreating the early-2000s Lineage experience in South Korea and Taiwan with both nostalgic and new original content.