LORDNINE 11th Dev Letter
Since the tenth letter, we conducted a survey regarding world merge.
Thanks to the participation of many Lords, we were able to identify which aspects of world merge you are most curious and concerned about..
In this eleventh letter, we would like to share the reasons for adjusting the world merge schedule based on the survey results, the merge process, and the major updates being prepared before and after the merge.
▣ World Merge Schedule Postponement Notice
First, we would like to apologize to the Lords.
In the tenth letter, we informed you that we were preparing for world merge for mid-June, but we adjusted the schedule to July in order to provide a more stable merge environment.
World merge is an important process that directly affects your character data and gameplay environment.
Accordingly, we are conducting additional checks on the stability of large-scale data transfers, potential exceptional situations that may occur during the merge process, and the advance notice and preparation period.
In addition, through the survey, we also confirmed concerns regarding the growth gap among Lords on the Medea server.
To ensure that Lords who started on the new server have enough time to grow before the merge, a special boosting event for the Medea server will be held starting June 4.
This schedule adjustment was not a decision made for any specific server, but rather to provide all Lords with a more stable and fair merge environment.
Detailed event information will be provided through a separate notice.
▣ World Merge Schedule Notice
World Merge Schedule: July 15, 2026
The detailed maintenance schedule and procedures for the merge day will be announced in advance through a separate notice.
Although it has been slightly delayed, we will prepare thoroughly so that all Lords can experience world merge in a stable environment.
▣ World Merge Process
World merge will proceed by merging the existing worlds into one new integrated world.
〔Merge Example〕
- Existing World: World A + World B
- Merge Result: World C (Merged)
〔Merge Method by Server〕
The servers within each world will also be merged in the same manner.
Example:
- A1 Server of World A + B1 Server of World B → C1 Server of World C
- A2 Server of World A + B2 Server of World B → C2 Server of World C
- A3 Server of World A + B3 Server of World B → C3 Server of World C
- The same method will be applied for the remaining servers.
▣ Character Name and Guild Name Policy
During world merge, duplicate character names and guild names may occur.
Accordingly, character names and guild names will need to be changed based on the criteria below after the merge.
Character Name Change
Upon first login after the merge, all characters will be required to enter a new character name.
You must complete the character name change before you can access the game.
This measure is intended to ensure that no priority is given to any specific server or character, allowing character names to be set under the same conditions after the merge.
〔Key Details〕
Character name change required upon first login after merge
Existing character names will not be automatically retained immediately after merge
Access to the game will be possible only after completing the name change
Guild Name Change
After the merge, all guilds will be changed to temporary guild names.
Guild names can be changed after the guild master's character logs in for the first time.
〔Key Details〕
Only the guild master can change the guild name
A guild name change prompt will be displayed when the guild master logs in for the first time
A temporary guild name will be displayed until it is changed
▣ Server Transfer Support After Merge
After the world merge, a free server transfer opportunity will be provided so that Lords can choose their preferred gameplay environment.
Detail: 1 Free Server Transfer Ticket per account
After the merge is complete, all Lords will be able to obtain 1 Server Transfer Ticket through 〔Shop → Consumables tab〕.
This can be used to move to another server within the merged world.
The Free Server Transfer Ticket can be used after you have sufficiently experienced the merged environment. For example, when you wish to move together with guild members or find a new community.
The transfer period and detailed conditions will be announced separately prior to the merge.
▣ Measures to Address Hunting Ground Congestion After Merge
In the survey, many Lords expressed concerns about increased congestion in popular hunting grounds after the world merge.
Accordingly, we are preparing to add new hunting grounds and improve the efficiency of certain existing hunting grounds alongside the merge.
New hunting ground "Hidden Laboratory" added
With the world merge, a new hunting ground called "Hidden Laboratory" will be added.
"Hidden Laboratory" is being prepared as an area that offers a similar level range and efficiency to "Tomb of Tyriosa 3F," one of the popular hunting grounds.
This is intended to reduce congestion concentrated in specific hunting grounds and provide Lords in that level range with more diverse options.
Improvement of Existing Hunting Grounds Efficiency
Along with the addition of new hunting grounds, we are also reviewing improvements to EXP gain and item drop efficiency in certain existing hunting grounds.
Rather than adjusting all hunting grounds at once, we plan to make improvements gradually, starting with the highest-priority areas after reviewing actual usage patterns and congestion levels following the merge.
The specific target areas and adjustment details will be announced through the update notes.
▣ Additional Improvements Under Preparation
We are also preparing various improvements so that the world merge is not simply a server merge, but leads to a better gameplay environment.
Chat Report System
As more Lords will be playing together after the merge, we are preparing a reporting system to help maintain a healthy chat environment.
We will continue improving it so that inappropriate language and spam messages in chat can be addressed more quickly.
Temporary Reduction of Trading Post Fees
Immediately after the world merge, Trading Post prices may temporarily become unstable.
To help Lords adapt more smoothly to the new merged market, we are preparing a temporary reduction in Trading Post fees for a set period.
The specific reduction rate and duration will be announced in a separate notice prior to the merge.
Special Shop Event to Celebrate World Merge
To celebrate the world merge, we are also preparing a special shop event designed to provide meaningful benefits to Lords.
〔Items Under Preparation〕
Nickname Change Ticket
Server Transfer Ticket
Growth and Settlement Support Items
The specific items for sale, duration, and pricing will be announced separately prior to the merge.
▣ May and June Major Update Notice
Alongside preparations for the world merge, updates to the content of LORDNINE will continue as well.
As many Lords have recently expressed that the "update content feels insufficient," we are preparing several improvements focused on growth, rewards, and challenge content for May and June.
Reorganization of Black Market and Guild Black Market Item Lists
We are preparing a revamp of the Black Market and Guild Black Market sales lists, and in this update, we plan to first introduce the renewed Guild Black Market sales list.
We plan to restructure the sales lineup so that items better match and can be more effectively used according to each stage of growth.
In particular, to address feedback such as "there are not enough worthwhile items to purchase" and "the use for Oath Fragments is unclear," we are preparing to add items that will be more practically useful.
Addition of Guild Boss Stage 7
A new Stage 7 will be added to the Guild Boss content, which previously operated up to Stage 6.
As a new challenge content for top guild Lords seeking higher difficulty and rewards, cooperation and strategy among guild members will become even more important.
Maximum Ability Lv. Expansion and Lv. 800 Skill Addition
The maximum Ability Lv. will be expanded from 120 to 140.
In addition, Lv. 800 skills will be added for each class, further broadening character growth and combat styles.
The detailed effects of each class's new skills will be provided through the update notes.
New Server "Sven" Open
On June 15, the new server "Sven" will open.
This server is open to Lords who wish to begin a new journey, and various starting support events will be held alongside its launch.
New Content "Archive of Proof"
A new content, "Archive of Proof," will be added, where you can complete missions to guarantee an Epic Avatar.
For Lords who felt that avatar acquisition relied heavily on chance, we aim to provide a new growth path that allows you to reach desired rewards through consistent play.
Improvement of Avatar and Artifact Re-draw Rules
The re-draw rules for avatars and artifacts will also be improved.
We plan to adjust the system to ease aspects that have previously felt inconvenient or unfair, allowing for a more satisfying way to obtain results.
▣ Closing Remarks
Lords, thank you sincerely for reading until the end.
This eleventh letter has been prepared to inform you about the adjustment of the world merge schedule, the merge process, and the major updates currently being prepared.
The world merge on July 15 will mark a major change for LORDNINE.
We sincerely apologize once again for the schedule adjustment, and we will prepare to provide a more stable and fair environment as a result.
The merge is not the end, but a new beginning.
We will do our best to ensure you can experience a more vibrant world, a richer Trading Post, and more seamless cooperative content.
In addition, a special boosting event for the Medea server will begin on June 4, and the new Sven server will open on June 15.
Along with this, various content updates will be introduced sequentially, so we kindly ask for your continued interest.
We will listen to the voices of the Lords and work together to find a better direction.
Thank you.
