Heads up, GunZ 1 fans, players, and K-stylers! Get your mouse and keyboard ready for some combos! After years of anticipation, the official international server for GunZ: The Duel is coming soon. Yes, the much-awaited comeback of the classic online third-person shooter is real.
GunZ: The Duel is now added to the Steam store, with South Korean company Masangsoft listed as the developer and publisher. Interested players can add the free-to-play PC game to their wishlist to get a notification when it becomes available.
According to its Steam page (https://ift.tt/UrMqvGf), the planned release date is still yet to be announced (TBA).
Further, here are the features of this upcoming GunZ: The Duel Global Official server.
Alternative Action: Get ready for stylish anime-style action with exciting customization options. Experience lightning-fast combat that combines close and long-range moves. Use fluid movement and the environment strategically to pull off wild maneuvers. Each battle is intense and action-packed, pushing the game's limits.
K-Style Action: Awaken your combat instincts in GunZ, where legendary gladiators engage in more than just gunfights. Experience wall-running, acrobatic air combat, and a mix of melee and long-range weapons. Train your fighting style and achieve glory.
Next-Level Graphic Remaster: Enjoy a more engaging experience with improved graphics and user interface (UI) while still having the nostalgic feel and familiar controls you love.
Unique Style: You can choose from a wide range of permanent character customization parts, weapon components, and action effects. Enjoy endless possibilities to express your individuality without any "equipment" restrictions.
PvE and Co-op Mode: Aside from player versus player (PvP) action, GunZ has exciting player versus environment (PvE) adventures, which allow players to team up with their friends to take on formidable enemies, boss monsters, and various quests.
Clan War and Ranked Matches: Official tournaments will be held regularly to identify the strongest contender. Showcase your and your team's impressive skills, unite, and secure your place in the Hall of Fame. The throne awaits your claim.
Meanwhile, here are the system requirements for GunZ: The Duel, as seen on its Steam page.
- Minimum Specs:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended Specs:
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
To recall, GunZ: The Duel, or GunZ as most players know it, was created by the South Korean-based firm MAIET Entertainment way back in 2003 during the boom of PC shooter games. It was a free-to-play game using microtransactions for premium items. Players could perform over-the-top, gravity-defying actions like wall running, tumbling, stunning, and blocking bullets with swords, inspired by action films and anime.
Meanwhile, MAIET launched GunZ International in 2006, and many were attracted to the online third-person shooting (TPS) game due to its unique gameplay, especially animation canceling (k-style). Its notable publisher was ijji, which was acquired by Aeria Games in 2012. In May 2013, it shut down. Following that, in May 2014, GunZ 2: The Second Duel was released on Steam.
Here in the Philippines, many Filipinos have played this online game, usually in computer shops or internet cafes. I myself also played the game when it was initially released, and the experience is different from other shooter games. I practiced K-style (Korean Style), the gameplay style that involves canceling the animation of swords and weapons. An example of a basic K-style technique is a Swap Shot: you shoot one weapon, switch to the secondary weapon, and shoot that, then switch back. Because of these rapid and repetitive combinations, the keys on my laptop—especially W, A, S, and D—have worn out and require repair.
With the closure of the official GunZ server, many players looked for private or unofficial servers, clones of the original. These GunZ private servers offer several features, including anti-lead, anti-cheat measures, field-of-view (FOV) changes, camera distance adjustments, texture configurations, and cosmetics (skins). They also include ELO systems, balanced weapons and armor, custom maps, various game modes, and events with rewards.
Did you also miss playing the original GunZ? Ready to crash your keyboard and mouse once again? To get notified when it launches, add it to your Steam wishlist. Let's go—or rather, let's rock!
To check out the latest news and updates about the upcoming global release of GunZ: The Duel, you can visit the game's official pages:
- Website: https://ift.tt/nP2db4Y
- Discord: https://ift.tt/hncMktV
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