Ahead of the introduction of “Erangel Classic”, a major update to its flagship game “Battleground”, Krafton shared related information with users through a behind-the-scenes video from the developers.
On the 14th, Krafton will present the original Erangel map containing user memories in “Battleground” for a limited time. Over the long period of service of the game, Erangel, which was like a symbol of the game, has undergone many changes. This time, a service-wide rollback has been introduced for a limited time for users who remember the past.
In “Developer Behind: Erangel Classic Return Log” released on May 12, Battleground director Kim Tae-hyun said, “The Erangel Classic update is just around the corner. Every first time will be special, but Erangel is above all the first map. “It seems like it has more meaning than that,” he said, continuing to explain the relevant details in detail.
Krafton put a lot of thought into the Erangel Classic. In particular, we looked at various ways to fix the balance of the map, which has seen many changes over the last seven years of service. After careful consideration, the development team decided to maintain the core features, balance and weapons of Erangel Classic.
■ World, weather and user interface that return to the past
Through Erangel Classic, ‘Battleground’ fully returns to the terrain of the world itself before the remastering. The Wailing Bridge, which was a barrier for many users, is restored with no means of bypassing it, and a starting point where various weapons can be tested is reintroduced.
Furthermore, the weather section will be re-proposed, which at the time of the update had conflicting opinions. The goal is to reintroduce areas where gameplay was limited due to various weather effects such as fog and rain. Additionally, the icons and user interface also carry over from past versions to add a classic touch.
However, the currently established means of communication are being left behind. Ping and various interactions will still be maintained to help users play smoothly.
Unfortunately, the bugs that have been a hot topic since Erangel’s inception have not returned. The development team explained: “This is because ‘Battleground’ was developed to provide better services.”
■ The nostalgic gun game also returns
The nostalgic gaming-focused operation also returns to Erangel Classic. Recoil has been greatly reduced, making it easier for anyone to handle the weapons. While not exactly the same as the early days, what was presented in the first “Battleground” was structured enough to make the game memorable.
Of course, the balance has been changed to reflect the user’s accumulated skill level, so there are no easy kills or deaths. Additionally, not all weapons have lower difficulty levels. It is expected that new weapons, etc. will be maintained with the current balance and tone.
The nostalgic Tommy Gun, a popular weapon, also returns. Krafton did not consider the supply weapon part, but many users mentioned memories related to the Tommy Gun through the teaser video, and the 100-round Tommy Gun is expected to appear as a supply weapon again.
Director Kim Tae-hyun said: “The reason why Battlegrounds was fun at the time was because everyone was together. We organized various events and content so that you can remember those times with your friends and colleagues, so I hope that you like them” various ways.”
Meanwhile, the Erangel Classic ‘Battleground’ will be held from May 14 to 28. For consoles, it is scheduled to take place a week later, from May 23rd to June 6th.
Journalist Kim Ji-man kda@gamevu.co.kr
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