NCSOFT Unveils Time Takers and Cinder City at Gamescom 2025 Opening Night
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Key Takeaways
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- Time Takers is an upcoming team-based, third-person survival shooter developed by Mistil Games, using Unreal Engine 5 for high-quality graphics and gameplay. Players form teams of three, collect Temporal Energy during Sorties to enhance skills, and customize characters with unique abilities and combinations. Scheduled for a worldwide release in 2026 on PC and consoles.
- Cinder City is a new post-apocalyptic tactical FPS MMO developed by Bigfire Games and set in a high-tech, post-apocalyptic Seoul. Players explore iconic landmarks and battlefields, with the main characters mission to find their missing daughter. Scheduled for release in 2026 on PC and consoles.
- NCSoft Corporation, based in South Korea, announced these two new titles as part of its 2025-2026 lineup, which includes five other forthcoming games. Their Western publishing division, NCSoft America, will manage live production and publish select titles across North and South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
- NCSoft America plans to broaden its developed portfolio and launch third-party original titles worldwide in the future.
NCSOFT Debuts Time Takers and Cinder City at Gamescom 2025 – MMORPG Publisher Unveils New Titles for 2026
NCSoft unveiled two new titles, Time Takers and Cinder City, at the kickoff of Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Known as an MMORPG publisher, NCSoft is adding these games to its 2025-2026 lineup, which includes five other forthcoming titles. Time Takers Developed by Mistil Games, Time Takers is a team-based, third-person survival shooter where time is the core resource. Players form teams of three, each selecting a time traveler from an eclectic mix of characters spanning various eras. The objective is to survive against other teams and emerge victorious. During Sorties, players collect Temporal Energy to enhance their skills and arm their applications for improved combat performance. This energy is crucial, directly impacting character survival; every moment demands a strategic decision. Each character possesses unique abilities, and by customizing weapon and application combinations, the same character can offer completely different gameplay experiences each round. This design allows players to tailor their playstyle and develop new battle tactics. Time Takers was developed using Unreal Engine 5, enabling high-quality graphics, motion capture, facial capture, and fluid gameplay. The game is slated for a worldwide release in 2026 on PC and consoles. [Check out the Time Takers trailer here]. Cinder City
New Post-Apocalyptic Tactical FPS MMO, Cinder City, Debuts at Gamescom 2025 – NCSoft and Bigfire Games Collaboration for 2026 Release
NCSoft also showcased Cinder City, a tactical FPS MMO, previously known as Project LLL. This title was officially revealed at Nvidia’s GeForce RTX event and further highlighted at Gamescom 2025. Developed in-house by Bigfire Games, Cinder City is set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul, redesigned with advanced technology. Players assume the role of futuristic knights, exploring iconic landmarks and high-tech battlefields. The game’s narrative centers on the main character’s mission to find their missing daughter, a quest that can be undertaken solo or with a squad. Cinder City is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC and consoles. [Visit NCSoft’s official website during Gamescom 2025 for regular updates throughout the event.] These announcements come from NCSoft Corporation, based in Pangyo, South Korea. The company’s Western publishing division, NCSoft America, headquartered in Irvine, California, is set to manage live production and publish select NCSoft titles across North and South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. NCSoft America also plans to broaden its developed portfolio and launch third-party original titles worldwide in the future.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Time Takers |
| Brief Summary | Time is your resource to stay alive or to grow your strength. Gather it, use it strategically, and survive intense combat. No fixed roles—every match is built on your choices in Time Takers. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Play Modes | Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | NCSOFT |
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